AST8031

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AST 8031 - Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics (4 Cr.)

Astrophysics, Minnesota Institute for (11092) TIOT - College of Science and Engineering

Course description

Introduction to physics of ideal/non-ideal fluids with application to problems of astrophysical interest. Steady/unsteady flows, instabilities, turbulence. Conducting fluid flows. Magnetohydrodynamics.

prereq: instr consent

Minimum credits

4

Maximum credits

4

Is this course repeatable?

No

Grading basis

OPT - Student Option

Lecture

Fulfills the writing intensive requirement?

No

Typically offered term(s)

Periodic Fall