The physics of accretion onto black holes
By: [edited by] Maurizio Falanga ... [and 5 others]
Series: Space sciences series of ISSI -- volume 49; Space sciences series of ISSI -- v. 49.
Publisher: Springer Verlag
Published: 2015
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 489
ISBN-13: 9781493922260
Copyright date: 2015
Subjects: Astrophysics; Black holes (Astronomy); Physics
Description: This title reviews in-depth research on accretion on all scales, from galactic binaries to intermediate mass and supermassive black holes. Possible future directions of accretion are also discussed. The following main themes are covered: a historical perspective; physical models of accretion onto black holes of all masses; black hole fundamental parameters; and accretion, jets and outflows. An overview and outlook on the topic is also presented.  This volume summarizes the status of the study of astrophysical black hole research and is aimed at astrophysicists and graduate students working in this field.  Originally published in Space Science Reviews, Vol 183/1-4, 2014.
Notes: "Previously published in Space science reviews volume 183, issues 1-4, 2014"

Includes bibliographical references.