Del 1 - International Series in Astronomy and Astrophysics

Spontaneous Current Sheets in Magnetic Fields

With Applications to Stellar X-Rays

Inbunden, Engelska, 1994

Av Eugene N. Parker, Eugene Newman Parker, University of Chicago) Parker, Eugene Newman (Professor of Physics and Astronomy, Enrico Fermis Institute Laboratory for Astrophysics and Space Research, Professor of Physics and Astronomy, Enrico Fermis Institute Laboratory for Astrophysics and Space Research, E. N. Parker

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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 wellas themagnetic 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.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum1994-09-08
Mått162 x 241 x 30 mm
Vikt897 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
SerieInternational Series in Astronomy and Astrophysics
Antal sidor440
FörlagOUP USA
ISBN9780195073713

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Eugene N. Parker is S. Chandrasekhar Distinguished Service Professor in the Departments of Physics and Astronomy, Enrico Fermi Institute, University of Chicago. One of the founders of the field of space plasma physics, Professor Parker is the recipient of many honors, including the United States National Medal of Science and election to the National Academy of Science, where he served as chairman of the Astronomy section from 1983 to 1986.