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ISBN Number: 9780195073713
Subtitle: With Applications to Stellar X-Rays
Written by: Parker, Eugene N.
Written by: Parker, Eugene N.
Written by: Parker, E. N.
Published by: Oxford University Press, USA
Location: New York :
Subject: Astronomy, Solar System
Subject: Astrophysics & Space Science
Subject: Astrophysics
Subject: Magnetism
Subject: Sun
Subject: Corona
Subject: Physics | Nuclear, Particle,
Subject: Physics | Nuclear, Particle, and Astrophysics
Copyright: 1994
Series: International series on astronomy and astrophysics ;
Series Volume: 1
Date of Publication: July 1994
Cover Type: Hardcover
Grade Level: College/higher education:
Written in: English
Illustrations: 115 illus.
Number of Pages: 440
Book Size: 934x634x143 189
Expanding upon the ideas first proposed in his seminal book "Cosmical Magnetic Fields", Eugen N. Parker here offers the first in-depth treatment of the magnetohydrodynamic theory of spontaneous magnetic discontinuities. In detailing his theory of the spontaneous formation of tangential discontinuities (current sheets) in a magnetic field embedded in highly conducting plasma, Parker shows how it can be used to explain the activity of the external magnetic fields of planets, stars, interstellar gas clouds, and galaxies, as well as the magnetic fields in laboratory plasmas. Provocative and fascinating, this book presents a bold new theory that will excite interest and discussion throughout the space physics community.
Review:
"A major work that should be read by anyone interested in magnetohydrodynamics or plasma astrophysics. It will be an influential book for a long time to come." --Science
Synopsis:
Expanding upon ideas first presented in the author's text "Cosmical Magnetic Fields", this is a detailed treatment of the magnetohydrodynamic theory of spontaneous magnetic discontinuities.
Description:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 393-418) and index.
