Iron Line Diagnostics in X-ray Sources

Transitions from the innermost shells of iron, especially
the K- and L-shelllines, provide a powerful tool for
probing the physical characteristics of   hot plasmas in X-ray
sources. Their strength and purity allow                     important
conclusions to be drawn even with modest energy                           resolution.
They should also help in studying the regions around                  black
holes and neutron stars. In this book the state of the art
and themost recent theoretical and experimental
observations are presented. The      book will be a valuable
source for future satellite missions. It addresses   both
researchers and graduate students in astrophysics.