Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics - Brossura

Battaner, E.

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0521437474 ISBN 13: 9780521437479

Casa editrice: Cambridge University Press, 2008

Riassunto

This textbook for beginning graduate students is a general introduction to the dynamics of astrophysical fluids for students with a knowledge of basic physics at undergraduate level. No previous knowledge of fluid dynamics or astrophysics is required because the author develops all new concepts in context. The first four chapters cover classical fluids, relativistic fluids, photon fluids and plasma fluids, with many cosmic examples being included. The remaining six chapters deal with astrophysical applications: stars, stellar systems, astrophysical plasmas, cosmological applications and large scale structure of the Universe. Astrophysical fluid dynamics is a promising branch of astronomy, with wide applicability. This textbook considers the role of plasma and magnetism in planets, stars, galaxies, the interplanetary, interstellar and intergalactic media, as well as the universe at large.

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Descrizione del libro:

A general introduction to the dynamics of astrophysical fluids for students with a knowledge of basic physics. The first four chapters introduce fluid dynamics with many astronomical examples included. The remaining six chapters deal with astrophysical applications: planets, stars, galaxies, gaseous media and cosmology.

Contenuti:

Preface; Acknowledgements; 1. Classical fluids; 2. Relativistic fluids; 3. Photon fluids; 4. Plasma fluids; 5. The fluid in a star; 6. The fluid of stars; 7. Astrophysical plasma fluids; 8. The Newtonian cosmic fluid; 9. The relativistic cosmic fluid; 10. The fluid of galaxies; Appendix; Bibliography; Index.

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• Editore: Cambridge University Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0521437474
• ISBN 13: 9780521437479
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 260