Solar and Planetary Dynamos (Publications of the Newton Institute, Series Number 1) (Volume 0) - Softcover

 
9780521054157: Solar and Planetary Dynamos (Publications of the Newton Institute, Series Number 1) (Volume 0)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 052105415X ISBN 13: 9780521054157
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2008

Synopsis

Dynamo theory is the study of how large scale magnetic fields can arise in bodies such as the Earth, Sun, and stars. This text brings together researchers in such diverse subjects as geophysics, astronomy, and nuclear reactor technology and covers topics such as modeling of solar magnetic field generation, theoretical studies of the dynamics of the Earth's core, studies of the magnetic fields in galaxies, and papers on "fast dynamos," the study of magnetic field regeneration in fluid of very high electrical conductivity. This volume represents the most comprehensive and up-to-date record of research into the theory of dynamos and will interest students and professors of astrophysics, applied mathematics, and planetary science.

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Book Description

Dynamo theory is the study of how large scale magnetic fields can arise in bodies such as the Earth, Sun and stars, and it brings together researchers in such diverse subjects as geophysics astronomy and nuclear reactor technology. In this book are papers on the theory of dynamos, delivered at the Isaac Newton Institute for Mathematical Sciences in Cambridge in September 1992, and these have been carefully brought together to form a unified presentation. Topics covered include: modelling of solar magnetic field generation, theoretical studies of the dynamics of the Earthts core, studies of the magnetic fields in galaxies, and papers on 0fast dynamost, the study of magnetic field regeneration in fluid of very high electrical conductivity. This volume represents the most comprehensive and up-to-date record of research into the theory of dynamos.

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"...a valuable reference on the overall state of the subject, as well as on current concerns and who is actively contributing." Peter Gilman, Science

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Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Publication date
2008
Language
English
ISBN 10 
052105415X
ISBN 13 
9780521054157
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
380
Editor
Proctor M. R. E., Matthews P. C., Rucklidge A. M.

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