Computational Star Formation (IAU S270) (Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union Symposia and Colloquia) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521766435 ISBN 13: 9780521766432

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2011

Synopsis

The rapid advance of computer capabilities over the last two decades has opened up a new field of numerical simulations in which detailed physical models can be made to represent the most complex processes. IAU Symposium 270 reviews a wide range of topics relevant to computer modeling in the fields of interstellar gas dynamics, star formation and galactic dynamics. It includes numerical techniques for modeling physical processes such as self-gravitating, radiative magnetohydrodynamics, as well as novel hardware options for acceleration and a view into the future of computation. Observations of interstellar gas and star formation are also reviewed. This book is ideal for graduate students and researchers in the field of numerical astrophysics.

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Book Description

IAU Symposium 270 reviews the latest techniques and results of numerical simulations relevant to interstellar gas dynamics and star formation. Topics range from dynamics to radiation and visualization, as applied to both local and cosmological problems. This book is ideal for graduate students and researchers in numerical astrophysics.

Review

'... excellent contributions, including papers that my students and [postdoctorates] would find interesting and relevant. Well worth a read if this is an area of interest.' The Observatory

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521766435
• ISBN 13: 9780521766432
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 574
• Editor: Alves Joćo, Elmegreen Bruce G., Girart Josep M., Trimble Virginia