FB040 Astrophysical Hydrodynamics

Faculty of Science
Autumn 2024
Extent and Intensity
1/0/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
prof. Mgr. Jiří Krtička, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. Mgr. Jiří Krtička, Ph.D.
Department of Theoretical Physics and Astrophysics – Physics Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: prof. Mgr. Jiří Krtička, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Theoretical Physics and Astrophysics – Physics Section – Faculty of Science
Timetable
Wed 12:00–13:50 F3,03015
Prerequisites
Basic prerequisities include:
-knowledge of basics of physics
-knowledge of basics of astrophysics.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to show basics concepts of hydrodynamics in astrophysics.
Learning outcomes
The student will be able to understand basics of hydrodynamics and its application to different fields of astrophysics.
Syllabus
  • 1. Hydrodynamical equations, different ways of deriving the hydrodynamical equations from basic principles, hydrodynamical equations for multicomponent flows.
  • 2. Basic solutions of hydrodynamical equations: hydrostatic equilibrium equation, sound waves, gravity waves, shock waves.
  • 3. Radiative hydrodynamics: interaction of matter and light, radiative heating and cooling, radiative force, examples in astrophysics.
  • 4. Coronal winds, dust driven winds, radiatively driven wind of hot stars.
  • 5. Bondih accretion solution, accretion and outflowing disk, disk dynamics, anomalous viscosity.
  • 6. Basics of magnetohydrodymics, magnetohydrodynamical equations and their applications: magnetohydrodynamical waves, solar cycle (solar dynamo).
  • 7. Magnetorotational instability, linearized equations, conditions for instability.
Literature
    recommended literature
  • FELDMEIER, Achim. Theoretical fluid dynamics. Cham: Springer, 2019, xvi, 569. ISBN 9783030310219. info
  • BATCHELOR, G. K. An introduction to fluid dynamics. 1st ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2005, xviii, 615. ISBN 0521663962. info
  • TAJIMA, Toshiki and K. SHIBATA. Plasma astrophysics. Cambridge, Mass.: Perseus, 2002, xvi, 494. ISBN 0813339960. info
  • SHU, Frank H. The physics of astrophysics. Mill Valley, 1991, xvii, 429. ISBN 0-935702-64-4. info
  • COURANT, Richard and K. O. FRIEDRICHS. Supersonic flow and shock waves. New York: Springer, 1948, xvi, 464. ISBN 0387902325. info
    not specified
  • MESTEL, Leon. Stellar magnetism. 2nd ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2012, xxi, 715. ISBN 9780199641741. info
  • CASTOR, John I. Radiation hydrodynamics. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2004, xii, 355. ISBN 0521540623. info
  • LAMERS, Henny J. G. L. M. and Joseph P. CASSINELLI. Introduction to stellar winds. 1st pub. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1999, xiv, 438. ISBN 0521593980. info
  • BATTANER, E. Astrophysical fluid dynamics. 1st pub. Cambridge: University Press, 1996, xii, 242. ISBN 0521431662. info
Teaching methods
Oral lectures.
Assessment methods
Oral exam, preparation of the talk on a given topic.
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught once in two years.
General note: S.
Teacher's information
Lectures are available on slides in IS.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2020, Autumn 2022.
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