This book offers an overview of the fundamental dynamical processes,
which are necessary to understand astrophysical phenomena, from the
viewpoint of hydrodynamics, magnetohydrodynamics, and radiation
hydrodynamics.
The book consists of three parts: The first discusses the fundamentals
of hydrodynamics necessary to understand the dynamics of astrophysical
objects such as stars, interstellar gases and accretion disks. The
second part reviews the interactions between gases and magnetic fields
on fluid motions - the magnetohydrodynamics - highlighting the important
role of magnetic fields in dynamical phenomena under astrophysical
environments. The third part focuses on radiation hydrodynamics,
introducing the hydrodynamic phenomena characterized by the coupling of
radiation and gas motions and further on relativistic radiation
hydrodynamics.
Intended as a pedagogical introduction for advanced undergraduate and
graduate students, it also provides comprehensive coverage of the
fundamentals of astrophysical fluid dynamics, making it an effective
resource not only for graduate courses, but also for beginners wanting
to learn about hydrodynamics, magnetohydrodynamics, and radiation
hydrodynamics in astrophysics independently.