Fundamentals of Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics : Hydrodynamics, Magnetohydrodynamics, and Radiation Hydrodynamics / by Shoji Kato, Jun Fukue.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kato, Shoji.

Series:

Astronomy and Astrophysics Library, 2196-9698

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Astrophysics.

Continuum mechanics.

Plasma (Ionized gases).

Gravitation.

Cosmology.

Solar system.

Continuum Mechanics.

Plasma Physics.

Classical and Quantum Gravity.

Space Physics.

Local Subjects:

Astrophysics.

Continuum Mechanics.

Plasma Physics.

Classical and Quantum Gravity.

Cosmology.

Space Physics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1230 pages)

Edition:

2nd ed. 2026.

Place of Publication:

Singapore : Springer Nature Singapore : Imprint: Springer, 2026.

Summary:

Physical and dynamical states of astrophysical objects are quite different from those on the Earth. In this textbook, the interactions among gases, magnetic fields, and radiation fields in astrophysical environments are described from the viewpoint of astrophysical fluid dynamics. The current volume, which is its second edition, is intended for readers in advanced undergraduate and graduate courses of astrophysics and for young astrophysicists. Before describing astrophysical fluid dynamics, the authors briefly mention physical and dynamical situations to be treated in astrophysical fluid dynamics in Chapter 1. Following this introduction, the textbook is divided into four parts. In Part I, fundamentals of astrophysical fluid dynamics are reviewed, including various wave phenomena and instabilities, as well as special and general relativistic hydrodynamics (GRHD). In Part II, the interactions between gases and magnetic fields on fluid motions, i.e., magnetohydrodynamics (MHD), are reviewed by emphasizing how magnetic fields are important in understanding dynamical phenomena in astrophysical environments. General relativistic MHD (GRMHD) is also mentioned briefly. Part III is devoted to the effect of radiation fields on fluid motions—radiation hydrodynamics (RHD) highlighting hydrodynamical phenomena where radiation and gas motions are coupled. Cases in which high-energy photons and gases interact in general relativistic fields (GRRHD) are also outlined. In Part IV, as an aspect of interdisciplinary fields of astrophysical fluid dynamics, equations describing particle dynamics are briefly mentioned. High-energy elementary processes among particles and photons, which are necessary for describing RHD, are also explained.

Contents:

Introduction

Basic Equations for Hydrodynamics

Astrophysical Fluid Flows

Wave Phenomena in Astrophysical Objects

Convection and Related Topics

Dynamical Instability and Dynamical Excitation of Oscillations

Instabilities Due to Dissipative Processes: Secular Instability

Overstability Due to Dissipative Processes: Excitation of Oscillations

Multi-Component Fluids

Special Relativistic Hydrodynamics

General Relativistic Hydrodynamics

Derivation of Magnetohydrodynamical Equations from Boltzmann Equation

MHD Equations and Basic Characteristics of Magnetic Fields

Astrophysical MHD Flows

Waves and Shocks in Magnetohydrodynamical Fluids

Astrophysical Dynamo

General Stability Theorem for MHD Systems

Instability Related to Magnetic Fields

Important Non-Ideal MHD Processes

Relativistic Magnetohydrodynamics

Basic Concepts of Radiative Fluids

Basic Equations for Radiative Transfer

Basic Equations for Radiation Hydrodynamics

Astrophysical RHD Flows

Wave and Instability in Radiative Fluids

Special Relativistic Radiative Transfer

Special Relativistic Radiation Hydrodynamics

Radiation Hydrodynamics in a Moving Plasma with Compton Scattering

General Relativistic Radiation Hydrodynamics

Equations Describing Dynamics

Elementary Processes among Particles and Photons.

Notes:

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ISBN:

981-9518-84-9

9789819518845

OCLC:

1570559430