The Physics of Fluids and Plasmas. An Introduction for Astrophysicists, Paperback/***

A good working knowledge of fluid mechanics and plasma physics is essential for the modern astrophysicist. This graduate textbook provides a clear, pedagogical introduction to these core subjects. It is unique because it presents neutral fluids and plasmas in a unified scheme, encompassing both the microscopic and macroscopic theories. Publisher: Cambridge University Press Author(s): Arnab Rai (Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore) Choudhuri Illustration(s): Worked examples or Exercises; 2 Tables, unspecified; 16 Halftones, unspecified; 74 Line drawings, unspecified Number of pages: 448 Publication date: 1998 Dimensions: 246 x 191 x 27 Cover type: Paperback / softback