Features
ISBN Number: 9780521437479
Written by: Battaner, Eduardo
Written by: Battaner, E.
Published by: Cambridge University Press
Location: Cambridge :
Subject: Astrophysics & Space Science
Subject: Astronomy
Subject: Astrophysics
Subject: Fluid dynamics
Subject: Astronomy, General
Subject: Fluid dynamics Fluid dynamics
Series Volume: J
Date of Publication: February 1996
Cover Type: Paperback
Grade Level: Professional and scholarly
Written in: English
Illustrations: 19 line diagrams
Number of Pages: 256
Book Size: 971x685x68 125
This textbook is a general introduction to the dynamics of astrophysical fluids for students with a knowledge of basic physics at the 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. Synopsis:
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.
Synopsis:
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. The first four chapters cover classical fluids, relativistic fluids, photon fluids and plasma fluids, with many astronomical examples included. The remaining six chapters deal with astrophysical applications: stars, stellar systems, astrophysical plasmas, cosmology and large scale structure of the Universe.
Synopsis:
First course in fluid dynamics covers the basics and introduces a wealth of astronomical applications.
Description:
Includes bibliographical references (p. [229]-235) and index.
