An Introduction to Stellar Astrophysics

<b><i>An Introduction to Stellar Astrophysics</i></b> aspires to provide the reader with an intermediate knowledge on stars whilst focusing mostly on the explanation of the functioning of stars by using basic physical concepts and observational results. <p>The book is divided into seven chapters, featuring both core and optional content:</p> <ul> <li>Basic concepts</li> <li>Stellar Formation</li> <li>Radiative Transfer in Stars</li> <li>Stellar Atmospheres</li> <li>Stellar Interiors</li> <li>Nucleosynthesis and Stellar Evolution and</li> <li>Chemically Peculiar Stars and Diffusion.</li> </ul> <p>Student-friendly features include:</p> <ul> <li>Detailed examples to help the reader better grasp the most important concepts</li> <li>A list of exercises is given at the end of each chapter and answers to a selection of these are presented.</li> <li>Brief recalls of the most important physical concepts needed to properly understand stars.</li> <li>A summary for each chapter</li> <li>Optional and advanced sections are included which may be skipped without interfering with the flow of the core content.</li> </ul> <p>This book is designed to cover the most important aspects of stellar astrophysics inside a one semester (or half-year) course and as such is relevant for advanced undergraduate students following a first course on stellar astrophysics, in physics or astronomy programs. It will also serve as a basic reference for a full-year course as well as for researchers working in related fields.</p>