Special Topics – Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics

697A
Principles of gas dynamics with a focus on astrophysical applications, including self-gravitating fluids, magnetohydrodynamics, plasmas, and instabilities. Problems relating to shock waves, turbulence, accretion disks, winds and jets.

Credits: 

3

General Education Credit: 

3

Level: 

Graduate

Availability: 

Fall