Cosmical Magnetic Fields

Author : E. N. Parker
Publisher : Oxford Classic Texts in the Ph
Page : 865 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2019-04-15
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780198829966

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Cosmical Magnetic Fields by E. N. Parker Pdf

This well known and widely used landmark text explores the universal spontaneous generation of magnetic fields in astronomical bodies and the agitation of the bodies by those fields. The general properties of magnetic fields, their appearance throughout the astronomical universe, and the havoc they wreak are described in simple physical terms so as to define the broad scientific problem presented by magnetic fields. Then, with the physical problems clearly in mind, the theoretical effects are demonstrated with formal mathematical illustrations from the basic electromagnetic equations. Oxford Classic Texts in the Physical Sciences From James Clerk Maxwell's towering achievement Treatise on electricity and magnetism, to today's ground-breaking research, Oxford University Press has often been regarded as the publisher of first choice for generations of scientists. The legacy of this long publishing tradition is an unrivalled catalogue of past publications, some of which have been unavailable from us for many years. By popular demand, Oxford University Press is now reissuing some of its most celebrated science classics in the Oxford Classic Texts series. The titles to be included have been selected not only for their historic significance, but also for their enduring eloquence and clarity of presentation. Individually, each book in this collection represents a milestone in the development of scientific thought and pedagogy; collectively these books amount to an unparalleled scientific library for the enjoyment of a new generation of readers.

Author : International Astronomical Union. Symposium
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 716 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2009-06-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521889901

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Cosmic Magnetic Fields (IAU S259) by International Astronomical Union. Symposium Pdf

IAU Symposium 259 presents the first interdisciplinary, comprehensive review of the role of cosmic magnetic fields, involving astronomers and physicists from across the community. Offering both theoretical and observational topics ranging from Earth's habitability to the origin of the universe, this is an invaluable summary for researchers and graduate students.

Author : Richard Wielebinski,Rainer Beck
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2005-09-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 3540241752

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Cosmic Magnetic Fields by Richard Wielebinski,Rainer Beck Pdf

While magnetic fields permeate the universe on all scales, the present book is dedicated to their investigation on the largest scales and affords a balanced account of both theoretical and observational aspects. Written as a set of advanced lectures and tutorial reviews that lead up to the forefront of research, this book offers both a modern source of reference for the experienced researchers as well as a high-level introductory text for postgraduate students and nonspecialist researchers working in related areas.

Author : A.A. Ruzmaikin,D.D. Sokoloff,A.M. Shukurov
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2013-06-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400928350

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Magnetic Fields of Galaxies by A.A. Ruzmaikin,D.D. Sokoloff,A.M. Shukurov Pdf

Magnetism, when extended beyond normal frameworks into cosmic space is characterized by an enormous spatial scale. Because of their large sizes the nature of magnets such as the Earth and the Sun is entirely different from the nature of a horseshoe magnet. The source of cosmic magnetism is associated with the hydrodynamic motions of a highly conductive medium. In this aspect, cosmic magnets resemble a dynamo. However, currents in the dynamo flow along properly ordered wires, while chaotic, turbulent motions are dominant inside stars and liquid planetary cores. This makes more intriguing and surprising the fact that these motions maintain a regular magnetic field. Maintenance of magnetic fields is even more impressive in huge magnets, i.e. galaxies. In fact, we are living inside a giant dynamo machine, the Milky Way galaxy. Although the idea of the global magnetic field of our Galaxy was clearly proposed almost 40 years ago, firm observational evidence and definite theoretical concepts of galactic magnetism have been developed only in the last decade. This book is the first attempt at a full and consistent presentation of this problem. We discuss both theoretical views on the origin of galactic magnetism and the methods of observational study. Previous discussions were on the level of review articles or separate chapters in monographs devoted to cosmic magnetic fields (see, e.g., H. K. Moffatt, 1978, E. N. Parker, 1979 and Zeldovich et aI., 1983).

Author : Richard Wielebinski,Rainer Beck
Publisher : Springer
Page : 279 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2009-09-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 3540806350

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Cosmic Magnetic Fields by Richard Wielebinski,Rainer Beck Pdf

While magnetic fields permeate the universe on all scales, the present book is dedicated to their investigation on the largest scales and affords a balanced account of both theoretical and observational aspects. Written as a set of advanced lectures and tutorial reviews that lead up to the forefront of research, this book offers both a modern source of reference for the experienced researchers as well as a high-level introductory text for postgraduate students and nonspecialist researchers working in related areas.

Author : E. N. Parker
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 860 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2019-10-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780192565570

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Cosmical Magnetic Fields by E. N. Parker Pdf

This well known and widely used landmark text explores the universal spontaneous generation of magnetic fields in astronomical bodies and the agitation of the bodies by those fields. The general properties of magnetic fields, their appearance throughout the astronomical universe, and the havoc they wreak are described in simple physical terms so as to define the broad scientific problem presented by magnetic fields. Then, with the physical problems clearly in mind, the theoretical effects are demonstrated with formal mathematical illustrations from the basic electromagnetic equations. Oxford Classic Texts in the Physical Sciences From James Clerk Maxwell's towering achievement Treatise on electricity and magnetism, to today's ground-breaking research, Oxford University Press has often been regarded as the publisher of first choice for generations of scientists. The legacy of this long publishing tradition is an unrivalled catalogue of past publications, some of which have been unavailable from us for many years. By popular demand, Oxford University Press is now reissuing some of its most celebrated science classics in the Oxford Classic Texts series. The titles to be included have been selected not only for their historic significance, but also for their enduring eloquence and clarity of presentation. Individually, each book in this collection represents a milestone in the development of scientific thought and pedagogy; collectively these books amount to an unparalleled scientific library for the enjoyment of a new generation of readers.

Author : D. Lynden-Bell
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401111102

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Cosmical Magnetism by D. Lynden-Bell Pdf

Prof. Leon Mestel has been an inspiration to many to study the role of magnetism in the Cosmos. To mark the occasion of his retin'ment from the University of Sussex after 43 years in astrophysics, several of his friends and former students decided to hold an advanced research workshop in his honour. NATO agreed to finance this venture which was held at the Institute of Astronomy at Cambridge. The scientific organizing committee was J. Landstreet, D. Lynden-Bell, F. Pacini, M.A. Rud0rman and N.O. Weiss and most leading experts on Cosmical magnetism agreed to come. We are particularly grateful to Lyman Spitzer who, ably helped by his wife Doreen, !!;ave the after dinner addre~s on how the goddess Astrophysica had foreseen Leon's achievements in classical Greek times. Not without regret we decided to maintain the homog0neity of the material and therefore could not cover Leon Mestel's major achievements in non-magnetic astronomy. His work on the cooling of white dwarfs, his understanding that degenerate hydrogen was a nuclear explosive since its pressure was almost independent of temperature and hence, his picture of supernovae, which is now more commonly applied to novae, his seminal understanding of the 'law' of galactic rotation and his work on the non-linear development of t hp anisotropies generated in gravitational collapse.

Author : Eugene Newman Parker
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 435 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Cosmic magnetic fields
ISBN : 9780195073713

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Spontaneous Current Sheets in Magnetic Fields by Eugene Newman Parker Pdf

This book expands upon ideas in the author's classic text Cosmical Magnetic Fields. This is the first book-length treatment of the magnetohydrodynamic theory of spontaneous magnetic discontinuities. Most continuous magnetic fields develop internal discontinuities as they relax to equilibrium. The formation of the tangential discontinuities is driven by Maxwell stresses and provides sites for rapid reconnection and dissipation of the magnetic free energy, which is the primary cause of the sun's x-ray emitting corona.

Author : Philipp P. Kronberg
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : SCIENCE
ISBN : 1316567133

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Cosmic Magnetic Fields by Philipp P. Kronberg Pdf

Author : H. Alfven
Publisher : Рипол Классик
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1963
Category : History
ISBN : 9785882322501

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Cosmical Electrodynamics by H. Alfven Pdf

Author : Hannes Alfvén
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1953
Category : Science
ISBN : STANFORD:36105030655034

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Cosmical Electrodynamics by Hannes Alfvén Pdf

A reprint/copy of the original - free on the internet, but published here for those who prefer reading a physical copy. Magnetic fields in cosmic physics are investigated, with special attention to plasma related phenomena. A concept of Magneto-hydrodynamic waves is proposed and investigated. A special review of solar physics is provided with magnetic storms, aurorae, and cosmic radiation all covered.

Author : Donald Lynden-Bell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Cosmic magnetic fields
ISBN : CHI:41090653

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Cosmical Magnetism by Donald Lynden-Bell Pdf

Author : Canary Islands Winter School of Astrophysics
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Cosmic magnetic fields
ISBN : 1107483891

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Cosmic Magnetic Fields by Canary Islands Winter School of Astrophysics Pdf

An introduction to cosmic magnetic fields on a range of astrophysical and cosmological scales for young researchers and graduate students.

Author : Ulrich Klein,Andrew Fletcher
Publisher : Springer
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2014-11-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319089423

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Galactic and Intergalactic Magnetic Fields by Ulrich Klein,Andrew Fletcher Pdf

This course-tested textbook conveys the fundamentals of magnetic fields and relativistic plasma in diffuse cosmic media, with a primary focus on phenomena that have been observed at different wavelengths. Theoretical concepts are addressed wherever necessary, with derivations presented in sufficient detail to be generally accessible. In the first few chapters the authors present an introduction to various astrophysical phenomena related to cosmic magnetism, with scales ranging from molecular clouds in star-forming regions and supernova remnants in the Milky Way, to clusters of galaxies. Later chapters address the role of magnetic fields in the evolution of the interstellar medium, galaxies and galaxy clusters. The book is intended for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students in astronomy and physics and will serve as an entry point for those starting their first research projects in the field.

Author : Anvar Shukurov,Kandaswamy Subramanian
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 641 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2021-12-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780521861052

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Astrophysical Magnetic Fields by Anvar Shukurov,Kandaswamy Subramanian Pdf

This self-contained introduction to astrophysical magnetic fields provides a comprehensive review of the current state of the field and a critical discussion of the latest research. Its emphasis on results that are likely to form the basis for future progress benefits a broad audience of advanced students and active researchers.