(Ebook) Astrophysical Hydrodynamics: An Introduction, Second Edition by Prof. Steven N. Shore(auth.) ISBN 9783527406692, 9783527619054, 3527406697, 3527619054

(Ebook) Astrophysical Hydrodynamics: An Introduction, Second Edition by Prof. Steven N. Shore(auth.) ISBN 9783527406692, 9783527619054, 3527406697, 3527619054

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.Content: Chapter 1 The Equations of Fluid Motion (pages 1–33): Chapter 2 Viscosity and Diffusion (pages 35–56): Chapter 3 Vorticity and Rotation (pages 57–92): Chapter 4 Shocks (pages 93–140): Chapter 5 Similarity Methods (pages 141–164): Chapter 6 Magnetic Fields in Astrophysics (pages 165–205): Chapter 7 Turbulence (pages 207–256): Chapter 8 Outflows and Accretion (pages 257–316): Chapter 9 Instabilities (pages 317–376): Chapter 10 Diagnosis of Astrophysical Flows (pages 377–418):