PHYS-753 / 4 credits

Teacher: Schober Jennifer Waltraud

Language: English

Remark: Next time: Fall


Frequency

Every year

Summary

The dynamics of ordinary matter in the Universe follows the laws of (magneto)hydrodynamics. In this course, the system of equations that describes astrophysical fluids will be discussed on the basis of selected astrophysical examples, from the physics of stars, to galaxies and the early Universe.

Content

Keywords

Theoretical Astrophysics, Magnetohydrodynamics

Learning Prerequisites

Required courses

Requirement:

  • Introduction to astrophysics
  • Electrodynamics

Recommended courses

Useful:

  • Hydrodynamics
  • Plasma physics
  • Statistical physics
  • Cosmology

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, the student must be able to:

  • define and describe the equations that describe different astrophysical fluids
  • solve simple astrophysical MHD problems analytically and numerically with the Pencil Code

Resources

Bibliography

Choudhuri, "The physics of fluids and plasmas. An introduction for astrophysicists", Cambridge University Press, 1998
Biskamp, "Magnetohydrodynamic Turbulence", Cambridge University Press, 2003
Brandenburg & Subramanian, "Astrophysical magnetic fields and nonlinear dynamo theory", Physics Report, 2005

https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/astrophysical-magnetic-fields/231CE7B2753A87CEB4BFA55AE04412D1

Ressources en bibliothèque

In the programs

  • Exam form: Oral (session free)
  • Subject examined: Dynamics of astrophysical fluids and plasmas
  • Lecture: 28 Hour(s)
  • Exercises: 28 Hour(s)

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