Astrophysics III

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Plasma and fluid physics govern most of the luminous matter in the universe. This course surveys the many aspects of plasma physics, from microphysics (single particle motions, waves and oscillations, collisions) to macrophysics (the fluid description and magnetohydrodynamic effects). Applications will include a wide variety of astrophysical objects, from the earth’s magnetosphere and the solar wind, to accretion disks and radio jets.