Definition: Chandrasekhar, S. (1910 - 1995): Indian astrophysicist reknowned for creating theoretical models of white dwarf stars, among other achievements. His equations explained the underlying physics behind the creation of white dwarfs, neutron stars and other compact objects.
Chandrasekhar, S. (1910 - 1995)
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Books by S. Chandrasekhar
Introduction to the Study of Stellar Structure Hydrodynamic and Hydromagnetic StabilityRadiative Transfer
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