Potential Theory in Gravity and Magnetic Applications (Stanford-Cambridge Program) - Hardcover

Blakely, Richard J.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 052141508X ISBN 13: 9780521415088

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1995

Synopsis

This book bridges the gap between the classic texts on potential theory and modern books on applied geophysics. Introductory chapters discuss potential theory with emphasis on those aspects particularly important to earth scientists, such as Laplace's equation, Newtonian potential, magnetic and electrostatic fields, conduction of heat, and spherical harmonic analysis. Later chapters apply these theoretical concepts specifically to the interpretation of gravity and magnetic anomalies, with emphasis on anomalies caused by crustal and lithospheric sources. The book is ideal for graduate students and researchers in applied geophysics.

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Book Description

Introductory chapters discuss potential theory with emphasis on those aspects particularly important to earth scientists. Later chapters apply these theoretical concepts specifically to the interpretation of gravity and magnetic anomalies, with emphasis on anomalies caused by crustal and lithosperic sources.

Review

"...the first six chapters develop the fundamentals of potential theory in a clear and very accessible manner; the next six develop the applications of potential theory..." H.N. Pollack, Choice

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 052141508X
• ISBN 13: 9780521415088
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 464