ASTR 502

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Astrophysical Dynamics

Credit: 4 hours.

Introduction to stellar dynamics and fluid dynamics. Topics include two body collisions, two body relaxation, potential theory for stellar systems, adiabatic invariance, stellar system models, Jeans equations, and the virial theorem. Also hydrodynamics, magnetohydrodynamics, waves, instabilities, shocks, explosions, density waves, and wind-blown bubbles.

Prerequisite: PHYS 436, PHYS 427, and PHYS 486; or consent of instructor.

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ASTR 502 class schedule data for fall 2013
	CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
	39759	Lecture	1	2:00PM -3:20PM	MW	134 Astronomy Building	Ricker, P	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/26/13-12/11/13 Section Info: Astrophysics Dynamics Introduction to stellar dynamics and fluid dynamics. Topics include two body collisions, two body relaxation, potential theory for stellar systems, adiabatic invariance, stellar system models, Jeans equations, and the virial theorem. Also hydrodynamics, magnetohydrodynamics, waves, instabilities, shocks, explosions, density waves, and wind-blown bubbles. Prerequisite: PHYS 436, PHYS 427, and PHYS 486; or consent of instructor.