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Author Somov, B. V. (Boris V.)

Title Plasma astrophysics. Part I, Fundamentals and practice / Boris V. Somov
Edition 2nd ed
Published Heidelberg : Springer, 2012

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Description 1 online resource
Series Astrophysics and space science library ; 391
Astrophysics and space science library ; 391.
Contents Particles and Fields: Exact Self-consistent Description -- Statistical Description of Interacting Particle Systems -- Weakly-Coupled Systems with Binary Collisions -- Propagation of Fast Particles in Plasma -- Motion of a Charged Particle in Given Fields -- Adiabatic Invariants in Astrophysical Plasma -- Wave-Particle Interaction in Astrophysical Plasma -- Coulomb Collisions in Astrophysical Plasma -- Macroscopic Description of Astrophysical Plasma -- Multi-Fluid Models of Astrophysical Plasma -- The Generalized Ohm's Law in Plasma -- Single-Fluid Models for Astrophysical Plasma -- Magnetohydrodynamics in Astrophysics -- Plasma Flows in a Strong Magnetic Field -- MHD Waves in Astrophysical Plasma -- Discontinuous Flows in a MHD Medium -- Evolutionarity of MHD Discontinuities -- Particle Acceleration by Shock Waves -- Plasma Equilibrium in Magnetic Field -- Stationary Flows in a Magnetic Field
Summary This two-part book is devoted to classic fundamentals and current practices and perspectives of modern plasma astrophysics. This first part uniquely covers all the basic principles and practical tools required for understanding and work in plasma astrophysics. More than 25% of the text is updated from the first edition, including new figures, equations and entire sections on topics such as magnetic reconnection and the Grad-Shafranov equation. The book is aimed at professional researchers in astrophysics, but it will also be useful to graduate students in space sciences, geophysics, applied physics and mathematics, especially those seeking a unified view of plasma physics and fluid mechanics
Analysis fysica
physics
geofysica
geophysics
kernfysica
nuclear physics
ruimtewetenschap
space science
Astronomy
Astronomie
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Print version record
Subject Plasma astrophysics.
SCIENCE -- Physics -- Astrophysics.
Physique.
Astronomie.
Plasma astrophysics
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9781461442837
1461442834
1461442826
9781461442820
Other Titles Fundamentals and practice