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Model Atmospheres and Quantitative Spectroscopy of Luminous Blue Stars

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Physics of Luminous Blue Variables

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The basic physics of model atmospheres for Luminous Blue Stars (LBS) are discussed. The discussion comprises the model description of both subsonic photospheres and supersonic winds and the application of model calculations for the purpose of quantitative spectroscopy.

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Kudritzki, R.P., Gabler, A., Groth, H.G., Pauldrach, A.W.A., Puls, J. (1989). Model Atmospheres and Quantitative Spectroscopy of Luminous Blue Stars. In: Davidson, K., Moffat, A.F.J., Lamers, H.J.G.L.M. (eds) Physics of Luminous Blue Variables. Astrophysics and Space Science Library, vol 157. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-1031-7_8

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