An Introduction to Astrophysical Hydrodynamics
Publisher： Elsevier Science
Publication year： 2012
E-ISBN: 9780323139922
P-ISBN(Paperback): 9780126406702
P-ISBN(Hardback): 9780126406702
Subject： P14 astrophysics
Language： ENG
Disclaimer: Any content in publications that violate the sovereignty, the constitution or regulations of the PRC is not accepted or approved by CNPIEC.
Description
This book is an introduction to astrophysical hydrodynamics for both astronomy and physics students. It provides a comprehensive and unified view of the general problems associated with fluids in a cosmic context, with a discussion of fluid dynamics and plasma physics. It is the only book on hydrodynamics that addresses the astrophysical context. Researchers and students will find this work to be an exceptional reference. Contents include chapters on irrotational and rotational flows, turbulence, magnetohydrodynamics, and instabilities.
Chapter