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OverviewThis thoroughly revised textbook is a basic introduction to plasma phenomena in solar and stellar coronae emphasizing non-MHD aspects. The way in which the author unifies observations and theory gives a wide perspective to the subject. An important feature is the 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 should 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Arnold O. BenzPublisher: Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Imprint: Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Edition: 2nd ed. 2002 Volume: 279 Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 1.390kg ISBN: 9781402006951ISBN 10: 1402006950 Pages: 309 Publication Date: 30 June 2002 Audience: College/higher education , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of print, replaced by POD  We will order this item for you from a manufatured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsBasic Concepts.- Magnetohydrodynamics.- Waves in a Cold, Collisionless Plasma.- Kinetic Plasma and Particle Beams.- Astrophysical Electron Beams.- Ion Beams and Electromagnetic Instabilities.- Electrons Trapped in Magnetic Fields.- Electric Currents.- Collisionless Shock Waves.- Propagation of Radiation.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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