Fundamentals of Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics, 1st ed. 2020 Hydrodynamics, Magnetohydrodynamics, and Radiation Hydrodynamics Astronomy and Astrophysics Library Series
Auteurs : Kato Shoji, Fukue Jun
This book offers an overview of the fundamental dynamical processes, which are necessary to understand astrophysical phenomena, from the viewpoint of hydrodynamics, magnetohydrodynamics, and radiation hydrodynamics.
The book consists of three parts: The first discusses the fundamentals of hydrodynamics necessary to understand the dynamics of astrophysical objects such as stars, interstellar gases and accretion disks. The second part reviews the interactions between gases and magnetic fields on fluid motions ? the magnetohydrodynamics ? highlighting the important role of magnetic fields in dynamical phenomena under astrophysical environments. The third part focuses on radiation hydrodynamics, introducing the hydrodynamic phenomena characterized by the coupling of radiation and gas motions and further on relativistic radiation hydrodynamics.
Intended as a pedagogical introduction for advanced undergraduate and graduate students, it also provides comprehensive coverage of the fundamentals of astrophysical fluid dynamics, making it an effective resource not only for graduate courses, but also for beginners wanting to learn about hydrodynamics, magnetohydrodynamics, and radiation hydrodynamics in astrophysics independently.
A unique primer for astrophysical hydrodynamics for graduate students and young researchers
Overviews hydrodynamics, magnetohydrodynamics and radiation hydrodynamics for astrophysics from a unified viewpoint
Enables readers to comprehend the key concepts essential in fluid dynamical phenomena in astrophysical objects
Includes noteworthy descriptions of interactions among gases, magnetic fields and radiation fields in cosmic objects
Date de parution : 06-2020
Ouvrage de 625 p.
15.5x23.5 cm
Date de parution : 06-2021
Ouvrage de 625 p.
15.5x23.5 cm