The Physics of Fluids and Plasmas : An Introduction for Astrophysicists

Arnab Rai Choudhuri

ISBN 10: 0521555434 / ISBN 13: 9780521555432

Verlag: Cambridge University Press, 1998

Beschreibung

Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - A good working knowledge of fluid mechanics and plasma physics is essential for the modern astrophysicist. This graduate textbook provides a clear, pedagogical introduction to these core subjects. Assuming an undergraduate background in physics, this book develops fluid mechanics and plasma physics from first principles. This book is unique because it presents neutral fluids and plasmas in a unified scheme, clearly indicating both their similarities and their differences. Also, both the macroscopic (continuum) and microscopic (particles) theories are developed, establishing the connections between them. Throughout, key examples from astrophysics are used, though no previous knowledge of astronomy is assumed. Exercises are included at the end of chapters to test the reader's understanding. This textbook is aimed primarily at astrophysics graduate students. It will also be of interest to advanced students in physics and applied mathematics seeking a unified view of fluid mechanics and plasma physics, encompassing both the microscopic and macroscopic theories.

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780521555432

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: The Physics of Fluids and Plasmas : An Introduction for Astrophysicists
• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Veröffentlichungsdatum: 1998
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 0521555434
• ISBN-13: 9780521555432
• Bindung: Taschenbuch
• Zustand: Neu

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A good working knowledge of fluid mechanics and plasma physics is essential for the modern astrophysicist. This graduate textbook provides a clear, pedagogical introduction to these core subjects. It is unique because it presents neutral fluids and plasmas in a unified scheme, encompassing both the microscopic and macroscopic theories.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Charlotte y Peter Fiell son dos autoridades en historia, teoría y crítica del diseño y han escrito más de sesenta libros sobre la materia, muchos de los cuales se han convertido en éxitos de ventas. También han impartido conferencias y cursos como profesores invitados, han comisariado exposiciones y asesorado a fabricantes, museos, salas de subastas y grandes coleccionistas privados de todo el mundo. Los Fiell han escrito numerosos libros para TASCHEN, entre los que se incluyen 1000 Chairs, Diseño del siglo XX, El diseño industrial de la A a la Z, Scandinavian Design y Diseño del siglo XXI.