Lecture

Viscous Torque in Astrophysics

In course

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Description

This lecture covers the role of viscosity in astrophysical objects, focusing on accretion disks and the central role of viscosity in redistributing angular momentum. The presentation delves into the thin disk equations, assumptions, and the concept of viscous torque. It also explores the energy estimates behind the shining of astrophysical objects and the efficiency of energy conversion in accretion processes.

Official source

https://mediaspace.epfl.ch/media/0_6a038o5v

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Ontological neighbourhood

Physics

Mechanics: Fluid mechanics, Classical mechanics

Relativity: General relativity

Astronomy

Astrophysics: Stellar astronomy

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