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Mihalas, Dimitri Manuel was born on March 20, 1939 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Emmanuel Demetrious and Jean (Christo) Mihalas.
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Foundations of Radiation Hydrodynamics (Dover Books on Physics)
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Radiation hydrodynamics is a broad subject that cuts across many disciplines in physics and astronomy: fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, statistical mechanics, kinetic theory, and radiative transfer, among others. The theory developed in this book by two specialists in the field can be applied to the study of such diverse astrophysical phenomena as stellar winds, supernova explosions, and the initial phases of cosmic expansion, as well as the physics of laser fusion and reentry vehicles. As such, it provides students with the basic tools for research on radiating flows. Largely self-contained, the volume is divided into three parts: Chapters 1 to 5 focus on the dynamics of nonradiating fluids and then consider applications of a few astrophysically interesting problems concerning waves, shocks, and stellar winds. The second part of the book — Chapters 5 to 8 — deals with the physics of radiation, radiation transport, and the dynamics of radiating fluids, emphasizing the close relationship of radiation hydrodynamics to ordinary fluid dynamics. Part 3 comprises a short appendix on tensor calculus, explaining the use of tensor concepts in writing equations that allow a simple transition from ordinary fluids to relativistic fluids to radiation. Combining relevant material scattered widely among a large number of books, journal papers, and technical reports, this volume will be of immense value to students and researchers in many fields. 1984 edition.
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Stellar Atmospheres (A Series of books in astronomy and astrophysics) by Dimitri Mihalas (1978-05-03)
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Theory of Stellar Atmospheres: An Introduction to Astrophysical Non-equilibrium Quantitative Spectroscopic Analysis (Princeton Series in Astrophysics)
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This book provides an in-depth and self-contained treatment of the latest advances achieved in quantitative spectroscopic analyses of the observable outer layers of stars and similar objects. Written by two leading researchers in the field, it presents a comprehensive account of both the physical foundations and numerical methods of such analyses. The book is ideal for astronomers who want to acquire deeper insight into the physical foundations of the theory of stellar atmospheres, or who want to learn about modern computational techniques for treating radiative transfer in non-equilibrium situations. It can also serve as a rigorous yet accessible introduction to the discipline for graduate students. • Provides a comprehensive, up-to-date account of the field • Covers computational methods as well as the underlying physics • Serves as an ideal reference book for researchers and a rigorous yet accessible textbook for graduate students • An online illustration package is available to professors at press.princeton.edu
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Theory of Stellar Atmospheres: An Introduction to Astrophysical Non-equilibrium Quantitative Spectroscopic Analysis (Princeton Series in Astrophysics) by Ivan Hubeny (2014-10-26)
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Stellar Atmospheres (A Series of books in astronomy and astrophysics)
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Dimitri Manuel Mihalas
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Dimitri Manuel Mihalas, American Astronomer, educator. National Science Foundation fellow, 1959-1962; Van Maanen fellow, 1962-1963; Eugene Higgins visiting fellow, 1963-1964; Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Research fellow, 1969-1971; Alexander von Humboldt Stiftung senior United States scientist awardee, 1984.
Education
Bachelor of Arts with highest honors, University of California at Los Angeles, 1959; Master of Science, California Institute Technology, 1960; Doctor of Philosophy, California Institute Technology, 1964.
Career
Assistant professor astrophysical science, Princeton University, 1964-1967;
assistant professor physics, U. Colorado, 1967-1968;
associate professor astronomy and astrophysics, University of Chicago, 1968-1970;
professor, University of Chicago, 1970-1971;
Adjunct Professor astrogeophysics, also physics and astrophysics, U. Colorado, 1972-1980;
senior scientist, High Altitude Observatory, National Center Atmospheric Research, Boulder, Colorado, 1971-1979, 82-85;
G.C. McVittie professor astronomy, University of Illinois, 1985-1998;
astronomer, Sacramento Peak Observatory, Sunspot, New Mexico, 1979-1982;
staff member, Los Alamos National Laboratory, since 1998. Consultant Los Alamos National Lab, 1981-1998. Visiting professor department astrophysics Oxford (England) University, 1977-1978.
Senior visiting fellow department physics and astronomy University College, London, 1978. Member astronomy advisory panel National Science Foundation, 1972-1975.
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Foundations of Radiation Hydrodynamics (Dover Books on Physics)
( Radiation hydrodynamics is a broad subject that cuts ac...)
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Theory of Stellar Atmospheres: An Introduction to Astrophysical Non-equilibrium Quantitative Spectroscopic Analysis (Princeton Series in Astrophysics)
( This book provides an in-depth and self-contained treat...)
- Stellar Atmospheres (A Series of books in astronomy and astrophysics)
- Stellar Atmospheres (A Series of books in astronomy and astrophysics) by Dimitri Mihalas (1978-05-03)
- Theory of Stellar Atmospheres: An Introduction to Astrophysical Non-equilibrium Quantitative Spectroscopic Analysis (Princeton Series in Astrophysics) by Ivan Hubeny (2014-10-26)
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Foundations of Radiation Hydrodynamics (Dover Books on Physics)
Membership
Member of the United States National Academy Science, International Astronomical Union (president commission 36 1976-1979), American Astronomical Society (public board since 1995, Helen B. Warner prize 1974), Astronomical Society Pacific (director 1975-1977).
Connections
Married Alice Joelen Covalt, June 15, 1963 (divorced November 1974). Children: Michael Demetrious, Genevieve Alexandra. Married Barbara Ruth Rickey, May 18, 1975 (divorced December 1992);m.
Rosemary Ann Blanchard, June 10, 1995.
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American
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National Science Foundation fellow, 1959-1962. Van Maanen fellow, 1962-1963. Eugene Higgins visiting fellow, 1963-1964. Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Research fellow, 1969-1971. Alexander von Humboldt Stiftung senior United States scientist awardee, 1984.National Science Foundation fellow, 1959-1962. Van Maanen fellow, 1962-1963. Eugene Higgins visiting fellow, 1963-1964.
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Research fellow, 1969-1971. Alexander von Humboldt Stiftung senior United States scientist awardee, 1984.