Features
ISBN Number: 9780521467049
Editor: Proctor, M. R.
Editor: Gilbert, A. D.
Written by: Moffatt, H. K.
Written by: Proctor, M. R. E.
Written by: Gilbert, A. D.
Editor: Gilbert, A. D.
Editor: Proctor, M. R.
Published by: Cambridge University Press
Location: Cambridge ;
Subject: Physics
Subject: Statistics
Subject: Applied
Subject: Astrophysics & Space Science
Subject: Astrophysics
Subject: Sun
Subject: Planetology
Subject: Dynamo theory (Cosmic physics)
Subject: Planetary theory, Congresses.
Subject: Dynamo theory
Edition Description: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Series: Publications of the Newton Institute
Series Volume: 2
Date of Publication: January 1994
Cover Type: Paper Textbook
Grade Level: Professional and scholarly
Written in: English
Illustrations: 71 line diagrams
Number of Pages: 375
Book Size: 8.95x5.97x.86 in. 1.20 lbs.
Dynamo theory is the study of the generation and maintenance of magnetic fields by fluid motion. It is important in many areas of physics, ranging from stellar and galactic dynamics, through solar physics and geomagnetism to reactor physics. This volume is the only modern introduction to the subject, and is comprised of the lectures given by leading specialists for an intensive course held at the Newton Institute in Cambridge, U.K. as part of a NATO Advanced Study Institute. Topics covered include planetary and solar dynamos, fast dynamos, and the use of symmetry principles to derive evolution equations. Each chapter starts with background material and goes right up to the forefront of current research. Detailed bibliographies are provided. This book will be welcome reading for graduate students in planetary and solar physics, plasma physics, and astrophysics. Synopsis:
This volume contains the lectures given by leading specialists, for an intensive course intended for beginning graduate students. It starts with background material, before leading on to describe areas closer to current research. As the only modern introduction to the subject, this will be welcome reading for students in planetary and solar physics, plasma physics and astrophysics.
Synopsis:
Dynamo theory, the study of the generation and maintenance of magnetic fields by fluid motions, is important in many areas of physics, ranging from stellar and galactic dynamics, through solar physics and geomagnetism, to reactor physics. This volume contains the lectures given by leading specialists, for an intensive course intended for beginning graduate students. It starts with background material, before leading on to describe areas closer to current research. As the only modern introduction to the subject, this will be welcome reading for students in planetary and solar physics, plasma physics and astrophysics.
Synopsis:
Graduate text for students in planetary and solar physics, plasma physics and astrophysics.
