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Overview"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." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Steven N. ShorePublisher: 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: 9783527406692ISBN 10: 3527406697 Pages: 472 Publication Date: 18 July 2007 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Unknown Availability: Awaiting stock ![]() Table of ContentsThe 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 AppendicesReviewsAuthor InformationSTEVEN 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. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |