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    • Publisher:
      Cambridge University Press
      Publication date:
      April 2019
      April 2019
      ISBN:
      9781108553070
      9781108428583
      DOI:
      https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108553070
      Dimensions:
      (247 x 174 mm)
      Weight & Pages:
      0.86kg, 354 Pages
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      • Series:
      Cambridge Astrophysics (54)
      Subjects:
      Physics and Astronomy, Astronomy: General Interest, Astrophysics
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    Series:
    Cambridge Astrophysics (54)
    Subjects:
    Physics and Astronomy, Astronomy: General Interest, Astrophysics
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    Stars are mostly found in binary and multiple systems, with at least 50% of all solar-like stars having companions; this fraction approaches 100% for the most massive stars. A large proportion of these systems interact and alter the structure and evolution of their components, leading to exotic objects such as Algol variables, blue stragglers and other chemically peculiar stars, but also to phenomena such as non-spherical planetary nebulae, supernovae and gamma-ray bursts. While it is understood that binaries play a critical role in the Initial Mass Function, the interactions among binary systems significantly affect the dynamical evolution of stellar clusters and galaxies. This interdisciplinary volume presents results from state-of-the-art models and observations aimed at studying the impact of binaries on stellar evolution in resolved and unresolved populations. Serving as a bridge between observational and theoretical astronomy, it is a comprehensive review for researchers and advanced students of astrophysics.

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    '… the book as a whole is well in line with what one expects from CUP: the texts are well-written, and the illustrations clear. Every department and observatory needs a copy of this book. Every astrophysicist will find something of value.'

    Elizabeth Griffin Source: The Observatory

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