Advances in Astronomy and Astrophysics

Contributors to Volume 1

Preface

The Shock-Wave Theory of Novae

I. Introduction; an Observational Summary

II. Initial Stages; Formation and Decay of the Blast Wave

III. Linear Regime

IV. Approximate Nonlinear Theory

V. Influence of the Wake

VI. Final Stages of the Shock Propagation

VII. Numerical Results

VIII. Motion of Material Away from the Stellar Surface

IX. Estimation of the Mass and Energy of the Escaping Material

X. Expanded Atmosphere

XI. Conclusion

Appendix

References

The Properties and Problems of T Tauri Stars and Related Objects

I. Introduction

II. Special Properties of the T Tauri Stars

III. General Problems of the T Tauri Stars

References

Meteorites and Cosmic Dust

I. Introduction

II. Meteorites

III. Cosmic Dust

Addendum

References

Distribution of Mass in Oblate Stellar Systems

I. Introduction

II. Models Based on the Velocity Distribution

III. Models Based on Density Laws

References

Polarization of Starlight

I. Introduction

II. Stokes Parameters

III. Optical Devices for Analyzing Polarized Light

IV. Techniques of Polarization Measurements

V. Polarization of Light by Aligned Dust Grains

VI. Dependence of Interstellar Polarization on Galactic Coordinates

VII. Alignment Mechanisms

VIII. Fluctuations of Polarization in Small Areas of the Sky

References

Author Index

Subject Index