Chemical Evolution of Galaxies

Chemical Evolution of Galaxies
Author: Francesca Matteucci
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 237
Release: 2012-01-05
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3642224911

The term “chemical evolution of galaxies” refers to the evolution of abundances of chemical species in galaxies, which is due to nuclear processes occurring in stars and to gas flows into and out of galaxies. This book deals with the chemical evolution of galaxies of all morphological types (ellipticals, spirals and irregulars) and stresses the importance of the star formation histories in determining the properties of stellar populations in different galaxies. The topic is approached in a didactical and logical manner via galaxy evolution models which are compared with observational results obtained in the last two decades: The reader is given an introduction to the concept of chemical abundances and learns about the main stellar populations in our Galaxy as well as about the classification of galaxy types and their main observables. In the core of the book, the construction and solution of chemical evolution models are discussed in detail, followed by descriptions and interpretations of observations of the chemical evolution of the Milky Way, spheroidal galaxies, irregular galaxies and of cosmic chemical evolution. The aim of this book is to provide an introduction to students as well as to amend our present ideas in research; the book also summarizes the efforts made by authors in the past several years in order to further future research in the field.

The Evolution of The Milky Way

The Evolution of The Milky Way
Author: F. Matteucci
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 644
Release: 2000
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780792366799

This review of the most up-to-date observational and theoretical information concerning the chemical evolution of the Milky Way compares the abundances derived from field stars and clusters, giving information on the abundances and dynamics of gas.

The Evolution of Galaxies

The Evolution of Galaxies
Author: José M. Vilchez
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 556
Release: 2013-06-29
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9401733139

Galaxies have a history. This has become clear from recent sky surveys showing that distant galaxies, formed early in the life of the Universe, differ from the nearby ones. This book contains the proceedings of a 2000 conference addressing observational clues in this area.

The Chemical Evolution of Phosphorus

The Chemical Evolution of Phosphorus
Author: Enrique Macia-Barber
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 253
Release: 2019-11-21
Genre: Science
ISBN: 042956015X

Here is a fascinating reader-friendly exploration of “the phosphorus enigma.” The volume attempts to answer the questions: How did phosphorus atoms, which are produced inside the inner cores of a handful of huge stars, become concentrated in relatively high proportions in the organisms composing Earth’s biosphere? And how did these phosphate derivatives manage to be included in such a great variety of organic molecules playing essential biochemical roles in all known life forms? Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the topic, the volume is arranged in three sections. The first section introduces the fundamental concepts and notions of physics, chemistry, and biology necessary for the proper understanding of the topics discussed within an astronomical framework. The author then focuses on the role of phosphorus and its compounds within the context of chemical evolution in galaxies, considering its relevance in most essential biochemical functions as well as its peculiar chemistry under different physicochemical conditions. The third section provides an overall perspective on the role of phosphorus and its compounds in current areas of research of solid state physics, materials engineering, nanotechnology or medicine.

Chemical Abundances and Mixing in Stars in the Milky Way and its Satellites

Chemical Abundances and Mixing in Stars in the Milky Way and its Satellites
Author: S. Randich
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 404
Release: 2006-09-25
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3540341366

This proceedings covers topics from chemical abundances in the different components of the Milky Way and in local group galaxies, via observational and theoretical papers on mixing in stars to big bang nucleosynthesis and galaxy formation and evolution. Like all volumes in the series ESO Astrophysics Symposia, this one gives a comprehensive overview of the forefront of research in this subject. It is a valuable reference for both students and researchers.

Chemical Abundances in the Universe

Chemical Abundances in the Universe
Author: International Astronomical Union. Symposium
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 518
Release: 2010
Genre: Cosmic abundances
ISBN: 9780521764957

Session I : Primordial nucleosynthesis and the first stars in the Universe -- Session II : First stars in the Galaxy -- Session III : Chemical abundances in the high red-shift Universe -- Session IV : Chemical abundance constraints on mass assembly and star formation in local galaxies and the Milky Way -- Session V : Extrasolar planets: the chemical abundance connection -- Session VI : Abundance surveys and projects in the era of future large telescopes.

PASCAL.

PASCAL.
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 696
Release: 1994
Genre: Astronomy
ISBN:

Report

Report
Author: Uppsala universitet. Astronomiska observatoriet
Publisher:
Total Pages: 224
Release: 1973
Genre:
ISBN: