Theoretical Astrophysics

The subject of this book is to seriously research on astrophysics based on physical theory. Knowledge of theoretical mechanics, thermodynamics, statistical mechanics, electrodynamics including special relativity and quantum mechanics required. This book is suitable for graduate student of theoretical physics. Tens years work of the author was introduced.They can be separated to three scopes: cosmology,origin of stars and stellar evolution.

Sample Chapter(s)
Chapter One Foundation (180 KB)

Components of the Book:

FRONT MATTER

Chapter 1. Foundation

Science and Theology
Matter Mass
Motion Energy
Mass-Energy Relation
Time
Space

Chapter 2. General Relativity

Equivalence Principle
Mathematics
Equation
Schwarzschild Solution

Chapter 3. Standard Model of Cosmic Theory

Observing Facts
Cosmological Principle
Problem of Curvature of Space
Early Stage of Cosmos
Abundance of Helium
Disagreement with Facts of Observation

Chapter 4. Expansion and Contraction

Photon Equilibrium State
The Total Energy of Cosmos
A Turn of Cosmos from Expansion into Contraction
Contraction of the Cosmos
Cosmic Age
Position of Center of Mass of Our Cosmos
Entropy in Process of Expansion of Cosmos
Isolated System
Some Problems
The Image of Big Cosmos
Brief Summary

Chapter 5. Origin of Stars

Collapse
Phase Space
New Function
Embryo of Stars
Formation of Galaxies

Chapter 6. Evolution of Stars

Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram
Traditional Model
State of Stars
Probability of Solar Nuclear Fusion
Solar Structure at Present
Expansion to End the Period of Main Sequence
Variable Star
Inference
One Degree of Freedom
Life of Star
Nova Supernova
Cepheid Variable
Age of Stars
Big Smelting Furnace Producing Elements
Strong and Weak Points of New Model
Solar History of Evolution
Guess about Especially Big Star

BACK MATTER

Terms
Appendix

Readership: This book aims for people who are interested in theoretical astrophysics.

1		FRONT MATTER Banggu Zhang PDF (428 KB)

10		Chapter 1. Foundation Banggu Zhang PDF (461 KB)

25		Chapter 2. General Relativity Banggu Zhang PDF (321 KB)

35		Chapter 3. Standard Model of Cosmic Theory Banggu Zhang PDF (4425 KB)

62		Chapter 4. Expansion and Contraction Banggu Zhang PDF (1938 KB)

103		Chapter 5. Origin of Stars Banggu Zhang PDF (601 KB)

133		Chapter 6. Evolution of Stars Banggu Zhang PDF (720 KB)

186		BACK MATTER Banggu Zhang PDF (691 KB)