Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics

E. Battaner

doi:10.1017/CBO9781139170475

This textbook for beginning graduate students is a general introduction to the dynamics of astrophysical fluids for students with a knowledge of basic physics at undergraduate level. No previous knowledge of fluid dynamics or astrophysics is required because the author develops all new concepts in context. The first four chapters cover classical fluids, relativistic fluids, photon fluids and plasma fluids, with many cosmic examples being included. The remaining six chapters deal with astrophysical applications: stars, stellar systems, astrophysical plasmas, cosmological applications and large scale structure of the Universe. Astrophysical fluid dynamics is a promising branch of astronomy, with wide applicability. This textbook considers the role of plasma and magnetism in planets, stars, galaxies, the interplanetary, interstellar and intergalactic media, as well as the universe at large.

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Frontmatter
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Preface
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Acknowledgements
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1 - CLASSICAL FLUIDS
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2 - RELATIVISTIC FLUIDS
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3 - PHOTON FLUIDS
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4 - PLASMA FLUIDS
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5 - THE FLUID IN A STAR
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6 - THE FLUID OF STARS
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7 - ASTROPHYSICAL PLASMA FLUIDS
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8 - THE NEWTONIAN COSMIC FLUID
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9 - THE RELATIVISTIC COSMIC FLUID
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10 - THE FLUID OF GALAXIES
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Appendix
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Frontmatter
pp i-vi

Contents
pp vii-x

Preface
pp xi-xii

Acknowledgements
pp xiii-xiv

1 - CLASSICAL FLUIDS
pp 1-34

2 - RELATIVISTIC FLUIDS
pp 35-49

3 - PHOTON FLUIDS
pp 50-76

4 - PLASMA FLUIDS
pp 77-100

5 - THE FLUID IN A STAR
pp 101-132

6 - THE FLUID OF STARS
pp 133-146

7 - ASTROPHYSICAL PLASMA FLUIDS
pp 147-171

8 - THE NEWTONIAN COSMIC FLUID
pp 172-183

9 - THE RELATIVISTIC COSMIC FLUID
pp 184-209

10 - THE FLUID OF GALAXIES
pp 210-227

Appendix
pp 228-228

Bibliography
pp 229-235

Index
pp 236-242

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