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ISBN Number: 9781402006951
Subtitle: Kinetic Processes in Solar and Stellar Coronae
Written by: Benz, Arnold O.
Written by: Benz, A. O.
Published by: Kluwer Academic Publishers
Location: Dordrecht
Subject: General
Subject: Physics
Subject: Astronomy, Solar System
Subject: Astrophysics & Space Science
Subject: Astronomy, Universe
Subject: Stars
Subject: Sun
Subject: Plasma dynamics
Subject: Particle beams
Subject: Plasma astrophysics.
Subject: Astronomy, General
Edition Number: 2
Edition Description: Hardcover
Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library (Hardcover)
Series Volume: 2001-2v. 279
Date of Publication: June 2002
Cover Type: Hardcover
Written in: English
Illustrations: Yes
Number of Pages: 328
Book Size: 921x614x75 139
This thoroughly revised textbook is a basic introduction to plasma phenomena in solar and stellar coronae emphasizing non-MHD aspects. The natural way in which the author unifies observations and theory gives a wide perspective to the subject. An important feature is the lucidly written presentation of the fundamentals of plasma physics. The basic theory thus developed is then extended to some exemplary and important observations of coronal dynamics, such as coronal currents, particle acceleration, propagation of particle beams, and shocks.
The book has grown from teaching introductory courses on plasma astrophysics at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH). It addresses advanced undergraduates and first-year graduate students without a background in plasma physics. It will also be of interest to more senior research workers involved in coronal physics of the Sun and other stars, solar/stellar winds, and various other fields of plasma astrophysics. Book News Annotation:
This text for advanced undergraduate and first-year graduate students
presents an introduction to plasma phenomena in solar and stellar
coronae emphasizing non-MHD aspects. Topics include, for example,
astrophysical electron beams, electrons trapped in magnetic fields,
and collisionless shock waves. The volume is based upon the author's
work teaching plasma astrophysics at the Swiss Federal Institute of
Technology.
Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
