Overview

An introduction to astrophysical plasmas and fluids, this book aims to prepare the reader for a career in the field. The contents provide a true representation of the diversity of dominant roles that plasmas and fluids play in the near and far reaches of the universe. The author explores the technical side of the book via the Liouville equation to derive the single-fluid, two-fluid and kinetic descriptions of a plasma and a fluid, and then demonstrating the use of these descriptions for specific situations in the rest of the book. The two major astrophysical issues, fluid or plasma configurations and their radiative signatures, figure prominently throughout. The problems are designed to give the reader a feel for the quantitative properties of celestial objects.

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Author:   VINOD Balakrishnan
Publisher:   Springer
Imprint:   Springer
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1999
Volume:   235
Dimensions:   Width: 16.00cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 24.00cm
Weight:   1.550kg
ISBN:  

9780792354901

ISBN 10:   0792354907
Pages:   358
Publication Date:   31 January 1999
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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`This book is an excellent introduction and fills an important niche. This book has an excellent chance to attract a large audience. An added bonus is the wonderful final chapter on neutral fluid dynamics. The emphasis on turbulence is an excellent corrective to the usual laminar approach to fluid dynamics. The tone of this text is unique. The organization is excellent and the coverage very appropriate for an introductory text.' Paul J. Wiita, Georgia State University

This book is an excellent introduction and fills an important niche. This book has an excellent chance to attract a large audience. An added bonus is the wonderful final chapter on neutral fluid dynamics. The emphasis on turbulence is an excellent corrective to the usual laminar approach to fluid dynamics. The tone of this text is unique. The organization is excellent and the coverage very appropriate for an introductory text.' Paul J. Wiita, Georgia State University

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