Author: Bertin, G. & Lin, C.A.
Title: Spiral Structure in Galaxies: A Density Wave Theory
Description: Cambridge [MA], MIT Press, (1996). orig.cloth. 23x15cm, viii,271 pp. Textual photo illustrations.. Minor rubbing. VG. ¶ Contents: Physical Concepts: Physical & Morphological Characteristics of Galaxies; The Concept of Density Waves; Density Waves, Interstellar Medium,& Star Formation; Regularity, Morphological Classification, & the Concept of Spiral Modes; Observational Studies: External Galaxies; The Milky Way; Dynamical Mechanisms: Basic Models & Relevant Paramter Regimes; Geometry of Wave Patterns; Local Properties of Waves: the Dispersion Relation for the Fluid Model; Excitation & Maintenance of Global Spiral Modes; Comments on the Evolutionary Process; A Look Into the Future.

Keywords: Density Wave Theory, Astrophysics, Astronomy, Spiral Structure, Galaxies, Physics, , ,