Astrophysical Hydrodynamics: An Introduction

Author:   Steven N. Shore
Publisher:   Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH
Edition:   2nd Edition
ISBN:  

9783527406692


Pages:   472
Publication Date:   18 July 2007
Format:   Paperback
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"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."

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Author:   Steven N. Shore
Publisher:   Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH
Imprint:   Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH
Edition:   2nd Edition
Dimensions:   Width: 16.90cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 23.80cm
Weight:   0.892kg
ISBN:  

9783527406692


ISBN 10:   3527406697
Pages:   472
Publication Date:   18 July 2007
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Unknown
Availability:   Awaiting stock   Availability explained

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The Equations of Fluid Motion Viscosity and Diffusion Vorticity and Radiation Shocks Similarity Methods Magnetic Fields in Astrophysics Turbulence Outflows and Accretion Instabilities Diagnosis of Astrophysical Flows Appendices

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STEVEN N. SHORE is Professor at Osservatorio Astrofisico di Arcetri, University of Pisa. Prior Assignments included Indiana University, University of Notre Dame, Arizona State University and Goddard Space Flight Center, Maryland, where he continues to serve as an astrophysicist. He is the author of The Tapestry of Modern Astrophysics and prominent member of NASA teams for the Hubble Space Telescope missions. He has been honored with awards from NASA for work on Hubble High Resolution Spectrograph, and by Goddard Space Flight Center, Maryland.

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