Potential Theory in Gravity and Magnetic Applications - Softcover

Blakely, Richard J.

  • 4.55 out of 5 stars
    11 ratings by Goodreads
 
9780521575478: Potential Theory in Gravity and Magnetic Applications

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.

"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.

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

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Other Popular Editions of the Same Title