The Physics of Fluids and Plasmas: An Introduction for Astrophysicists

Choudhuri, Arnab Rai

ISBN 10: 0521555434 / ISBN 13: 9780521555432

Editore: Cambridge University Press, 1998

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• Titolo: The Physics of Fluids and Plasmas: An Introduction for Astrophysicists
• Editore: Cambridge University Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 1998
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0521555434
• ISBN 13: 9780521555432
• Rilegatura: Brossura
• Condizione: new

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Riassunto

A clear, pedagogical and uniquely unified introduction to fluid mechanics and plasma physics for graduate students in astrophysics.

Recensione

'I'd not hesitate to recommend [this] book to anybody with an interest in fluids or plasmas ... superbly written ... [an] original textbook which should quickly become a bestseller.' Uriel Frisch, CNRS, Observatoire de Nice

'[This] book provides a comprehensive introduction both to fluid dynamics and to plasma physics, with many astrophysical examples. Here at last is an excellent textbook for a theoretical course, at graduate level, in plasma astrophysics.' Nigel O. Weiss, FRS, University of Cambridge

'The text is unique in combining the essential formal calculations with the simple physical concepts to give the reader an intuitive grasp of the dynamical phenomena of the active astonomical universe ... The new student, as well as the experienced research worker, will find this textbook useful and instructive.' Eugene Parker, University of Chicago

'... it is rare to find a textbook that is such a pleasure to read.' S. M. Tobias, Journal of Fluid Mechanics

'This is a delightful book, largely because of the author's evident enthusiasm for the subject. It is a pleasure to find such potentially messy subjects as plasma physics and hydrodynamics presented as a unified whole with the grand themes well brought out. The text is strong on physical insight and clarity of exposition ... this is an excellent book ... A copy should be available on the bookshelves of every astrophysics research group.' A. R. Bell, Blackett Laboratory, Imperial College

'This is an excellent book. The author has that rare gift of being able to make a complex subject seem not only straightforward but also fascinating ... an absolute bargain at the price.' Moira Jardine, The Observatory

'I enjoyed reading this book, and found the author's viewpoints fresh and interesting. He manages to entertain the reader and succeeds in conveying the essentials of the subject simultaneously. It is a rare textbook that is as well written and presented as this.' Current Science

'The book is well written, covering quite a large number of topics in a clear and pleasant style which makes enjoyable reading ... The student who reads this book will successfully gain a very good understanding of many, often referred to, astrophysical topics.' R. M. Kulsrud, Nuclear Fusion