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An introduction to astrophysical hydrodynamics /

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 hydrody...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Shore, Steven N.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: San Diego : Academic Press, 1992.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario: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.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xvi, 452 pages) : illustrations
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.