Kinematics and Dynamics of Diffuse Astrophysical Media
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"Kinematics and Dynamics of Diffuse Astrophysical Media" by John Edward Dyson, Ellen B. Carling is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on Deep Sky & Solar System. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.
The topic of diffuse astrophysical media ranges over circumstellar to extragalactic scales. The physical conditions in these media can vary from cool, dusty gases to assemblies of relativistic particles. Flows can be set up by momentum and energy injection from radiation fields, winds, jets and explosions. Their observational study involves practically all wavelengths; their theoretical understanding involves physics, chemistry and, inevitably, hydrodynamics. The hydrodynamical aspect of this meeting is particularly emphasized since it was held to mark the retirement of Professor Franz Kahn FRS, who has made many distinguished contributions in this area. These Proceedings feature invited reviews and contributed papers. After a historical introduction they progress from circumstellar matter to active galactic nuclei and, throughout, emphasis is placed on the overlap between observation and theory.
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"Kinematics and Dynamics of Diffuse Astrophysical Media" by John Edward Dyson, Ellen B. Carling is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on Deep Sky & Solar System. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.
Topic: Deep Sky & Solar System
Author: John Edward Dyson, Ellen B. Carling
Who this is for:
- Astronomy students
- Researchers and advanced hobbyists
- Readers exploring space science topics
Why this book matters: It matters because it helps readers build a stronger understanding of astronomy concepts, observations, and scientific ideas related to space.
The topic of diffuse astrophysical media ranges over circumstellar to extragalactic scales. The physical conditions in these media can vary from cool, dusty gases to assemblies of relativistic particles. Flows can be set up by momentum and energy injection from radiation fields, winds, jets and explosions. Their observational study involves practically all wavelengths; their theoretical understanding involves physics, chemistry and, inevitably, hydrodynamics. The hydrodynamical aspect of this meeting is particularly emphasized since it was held to mark the retirement of Professor Franz Kahn FRS, who has made many distinguished contributions in this area. These Proceedings feature invited reviews and contributed papers. After a historical introduction they progress from circumstellar matter to active galactic nuclei and, throughout, emphasis is placed on the overlap between observation and theory.
| Author | John Edward Dyson, Ellen B. Carling |
| Publisher | Kluwer Academic Publishers |
| Published | 1994-01-01 |
| ISBN-13 | 9780792329923 |
| Binding | Hardcover |
| Pages | 401 |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Science |
| Topic | Deep Sky & Solar System |
Format: Hardcover
Length: 401 pages
Language: English
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