Magnetic Fields in Diffuse Media

This volume presents the current knowledge of magnetic fields in diffuse astrophysical media. Starting with an overview of 21st century instrumentation to observe astrophysical magnetic fields, the chapters cover observational techniques, origin of magnetic fields, magnetic turbulence, basic process...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor Corporativo: SpringerLink (Online service)
Otros Autores: Lazarian, Alexander (Editor ), de Gouveia Dal Pino, Elisabete M. (Editor ), Melioli, Claudio (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg : Imprint: Springer, 2015.
Edición:1st ed. 2015.
Colección:Astrophysics and Space Science Library, 407
Temas:
Astronomy.
Plasma (Ionized gases).
Astronomy, Cosmology and Space Sciences.
Plasma Physics.
Acceso en línea:Texto Completo
Descripción
Sumario:This volume presents the current knowledge of magnetic fields in diffuse astrophysical media. Starting with an overview of 21st century instrumentation to observe astrophysical magnetic fields, the chapters cover observational techniques, origin of magnetic fields, magnetic turbulence, basic processes in magnetized fluids, the role of magnetic fields for cosmic rays, in the interstellar medium and for star formation. Written by a group of leading experts the book represents an excellent overview of the field. Nonspecialists will find sufficient background to enter the field and be able to appreciate the state of the art.
Descripción Física:XVIII, 623 p. 195 illus., 111 illus. in color. online resource.
ISBN:9783662446256
ISSN:2214-7985 ;

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