An Introduction to Astrophysical Hydrodynamics
Download or Read eBook An Introduction to Astrophysical Hydrodynamics PDF written by Steven N. Shore and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2012-12-02 with total page 469 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Steven N. Shore |
| Publisher | : Academic Press |
| Total Pages | : 469 |
| Release | : 2012-12-02 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780323139922 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0323139922 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (22 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis An Introduction to Astrophysical Hydrodynamics by : Steven N. Shore
Book excerpt: 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.
