Origin and Evolution of the Elements: Volume 4, Carnegie Observatories Astrophysics Series

This comprehensive volume reviews current understanding of the origin and evolution of elements, from stellar nucleosynthesis to the chemical evolution of the cosmos. With chapters by leading authorities in the field, it describes models of how the elements are produced by stars, the nuclear processes involved, and how the quantity of elements evolved in our Galaxy and distant galaxies. This authoritative volume is a valuable resource for graduate students and professional research astronomers.