An introduction to radiative transfer: methods and applications in astrophysics

Peraiah, A

dc.contributor.author	Peraiah, A
dc.date.accessioned	2021-02-07T04:28:07Z
dc.date.available	2021-02-07T04:28:07Z
dc.date.issued	2002
dc.identifier.citation	xii, 480p.	en_US
dc.identifier.isbn	0-521-77989-8
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/2248/7577
dc.description	© Cambridge University Press	en_US
dc.description.abstract	Astrophysicists have developed several very different methodologies for solving the radiative transfer equation. An Introduction to Radiative Transfer applies these techniques to stellar atmospheres, planetary nebulae, supernovae, and other objects with similar geometrical and physical conditions. Accurate methods, fast methods, probabilistic methods and approximate methods are all explained, including the latest and most advanced techniques. The book includes the different techniques used for computing line profiles, polarization due to resonance line scattering, polarization in magnetic media and similar phenomena. > Describes the fundamental concepts of radiative transfer theory > All current methods in radiative transfer and their applications are included > Each chapter ends with problems to enhance understanding of the subject	en_US
dc.language.iso	en	en_US
dc.publisher	Cambridge University Press	en_US
dc.subject	Radiative transfer	en_US
dc.subject	Stars–Radiation	en_US
dc.title	An introduction to radiative transfer: methods and applications in astrophysics	en_US
dc.type	Book	en_US