ASTR 502 - Theory Diffuse Matter Dynamics

Institution:

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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Description:

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.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.illinois.edu/

Phone Number:

(217) 333-1000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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