Numerical modelling of astrophysical turbulence [electronic resource] / Wolfram Schmidt.

Numerical modelling of astrophysical turbulence [electronic resource] / Wolfram Schmidt.

9783319014753 electronic book
3319014757 electronic book
9783319014746

Cham : Springer, [2013?]

©2014

English

1 online resource (viii, 90 pages) : illustrations (some color).

10.1007/978-3-319-01475-3 doi

TA357.5.T87

532/.0527

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.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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