ASTR 502
Theory Diffuse Matter Dynamics

Credit:  4 hours.


Astrophysical magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) is developed and applied to the interstellar medium; formation, equilibrium and collapse of interstellar clouds; star formation; shock waves and ionization fronts; dynamics of stellar systems and spiral structure; Newtonian cosmology and galaxy formation in the early universe; cosmic electrodynamics. Prerequisite: PHYS 436, PHYS 427, and PHYS 486; or consent of instructor.