Most matter in the Universe, from the deep interior of planets to the
core of stars, is at high temperature or high pressure compared to the
matter of our ordinary experience. This book offers a comprehensive
introduction to the basic physical theory on matter at such extreme
conditions and the mathematical modeling techniques involved in
numerical simulations of its properties and behavior. Focusing on
computational modeling, the book discusses topics such as the basic
properties of dense plasmas; ionization physics; the physical
mechanisms by which laser light is absorbed in matter; radiation
transport in matter; the basics of hydrodynamics and shock-wave
formation and propagation; and numerical simulation of
radiation-hydrodynamics phenomenology. End-of-chapter exercises allow
the reader to test their understanding of the material and introduce
additional physics, making this an invaluable resource for researchers
and graduate students in this broad and interdisciplinary area of
physics.
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ISBN
9781107460690
Publisert
2014
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Cambridge University Press
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Product language
Engelsk
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Digital bok
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