Astrophysical hydrodynamics : an introduction
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Astrophysical hydrodynamics : an introduction
（Physics textbook）
Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH, c2007
2nd, revised and enlarged edition
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
This latest edition of the proven and comprehensive treatment on the topic--from the bestselling author of Tapestry of Modern Astrophysics--has been updated and revised to reflect the newest research results. Suitable for AS0000 and AS0200 courses, as well as advanced astrophysics and astronomy lectures, this is an indispensable theoretical backup for studies on celestial body formation and astrophysics. Includes exercises with solutions.
Table of Contents
1. The Equations o Fluid Motion. 2. Viscosity and Diffusion. 3. Vorticity and Rotation. 4. Shocks. 5. Similarity Methods. 6. Magnetic Fields in Astrophysics. 7. Turbulence. 8. Outflows and Accretion. 9. Instabilities. 10. Diagnosis of Astrophysical Flows. Problems and Questions for Further Exploration. Appendix: Some Real Numbers. General Bibliography. Index.
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