Citation
Zukin, Phillip Gregory (2006) Astrophysical Blastwaves. Senior thesis (Major), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/j6yy-wr15. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:02122018-164440685
Abstract
Shock waves are known to significantly alter the medium through with they propagate. Shocks in the interstellar medium have been known to affect star formation. Likewise, shocks in the intergalactic medium are expected to affect galaxy formation and the confinement of intergalactic clouds. Because of their significant influence, it is important to have a sound understanding of the different solutions used to study shocks and see how they differ. In this paper, I will focus on the self similar solution, thoroughly developed by Ostriker and McKee, and the explosion model, developed by Tegmark, Silk, and Evrard.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Senior thesis (Major)) |
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| Subject Keywords: | Physics ; Astrophysics |
| Degree Grantor: | California Institute of Technology |
| Division: | Physics, Mathematics and Astronomy |
| Major Option: | Physics |
| Thesis Availability: | Withheld |
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| Group: | Astronomy Department |
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| Defense Date: | 2006 |
| Record Number: | CaltechTHESIS:02122018-164440685 |
| Persistent URL: | https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:02122018-164440685 |
| DOI: | 10.7907/j6yy-wr15 |
| Default Usage Policy: | No commercial reproduction, distribution, display or performance rights in this work are provided. |
| ID Code: | 10693 |
| Collection: | CaltechTHESIS |
| Deposited By: | Joy Painter |
| Deposited On: | 13 Feb 2018 17:37 |
| Last Modified: | 20 May 2020 19:22 |
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