Numerical modelling of astrophysical turbulence /
In this "SpringerBrief" the author considers the underlying problems and questions that are common to numerical models of turbulence in different astrophysical systems. Turbulence has emerged as an important research topic in several areas of astrophysics. Understanding and modeling turbul...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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[2014]
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| Series: | SpringerBriefs in astronomy.
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | In this "SpringerBrief" the author considers the underlying problems and questions that are common to numerical models of turbulence in different astrophysical systems. Turbulence has emerged as an important research topic in several areas of astrophysics. Understanding and modeling turbulence is particularly important for the dynamics of the interstellar medium, but also for the intergalactic medium, as well as in stars. The advancement of methods for numerical simulations of astrophysical turbulence, however, is still challenging because of gravity, strong compressibility, magnetic fields, and other effects. The book begins with a review of general aspects of numerical simulations of turbulence. In the main part the author presents findings from his numerical studies on astrophysical turbulence and discusses the astrophysical implications. He also explains in detail the numerical schemes utilized. |
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| Item Description: | Electronic resource. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (viii, 90 pages) : illustrations (some color). |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9783319014753 (electronic bk.) 3319014757 (electronic bk.) |
| ISSN: | 2191-9100 |