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402-0364-00L 6 Credits BSC , MSC D-PHYS , D-MATH

From the Solar Wind to the Accretion into a Black Hole: Physics and Numerical Simulation

Vom Sonnenwind zur Akkretion in ein schwarzes Loch: Physik und num. Simulation astrophys. Strömungen

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Rolf Walder
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:29:36

Abstract

Stellar winds and mass accreation are presented as important examplesof astrophysical flows. Numerical tools to compute these flows areintroduced. In excercises, students can simulate and visualize suchflows. I discuss transsonic flows, shock physics, and the dynamicalinfluence of radiation and magnetic fields on cosmic plasmae.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC , MSC
Frequency
Every two years

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 30 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Vom Sonnenwind zur Akkretion in ein schwarzes Loch: Physik und num. Simulation astrophys. Strömungen
**gemeinsam mit der Uni Zürich**
  • Fri 08:45-10:30 (HPP G 5)
2 h weekly
exercise Vom Sonnenwind zur Akkretion in ein schwarzes Loch: Physik und num. Simulation astrophys. Strömungen
**gemeinsam mit der Uni Zürich**
  • By Appointment None-None
1 h weekly

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