PHSX 565 — Astrophysical Plasma Physics: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

(F) An introduction to the physics of fluids and plasma relevant to astrophysical plasmas such as the solar corona. Topics covered include: magnetostatics, one-fluid (MHD) and two-fluid approaches, linear waves and instabilities, shocks, transonic flows and collisional effects .

Prerequisites: PHSX 501, PHSX 519