An Introduction to Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics

Thompson, Michael J.

ISBN 10: 186094633X / ISBN 13: 9781860946332

Published by Imperial College Press, 2005

Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 39280932-20

Synopsis:

This book provides an introduction for graduate students and advanced undergraduate students to the field of astrophysical fluid dynamics. Although sometimes ignored, fluid dynamical processes play a central role in virtually all areas of astrophysics. No previous knowledge of fluid dynamics is assumed. After establishing the basic equations of fluid dynamics and the physics relevant to an astrophysical application, a variety of topics in the field are addressed. There is also a chapter introducing the reader to numerical methods. Appendices list useful physical constants and astronomical quantities, and provide handy reference material on Cartesian tensors, vector calculus in polar coordinates, self-adjoint eigenvalue problems and JWKB theory.

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Bibliographic Details

Title: An Introduction to Astrophysical Fluid ...
Publisher: Imperial College Press
Publication Date: 2005
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good