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Dynamic Sun - B. N. Dwivedi

Dynamic Sun

By: B. N. Dwivedi (Editor), E. N. Parker (Foreword by)

Hardcover | 16 June 2003

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Dynamic Sun presents a comprehensive and authoritative overview of the Sun, from its deep core to the outer corona, and the solar wind. Each chapter is written by leading scientists in solar physics. Chapters deal with solar models and neutrinos, seismic Sun, rotation of the solar interior, helioseismic tomography, solar dynamo, spectro-polarimetry, solar photosphere and convection, dynamics and heating of the solar chromosphere, solar transition region, solar MHD, solar activity, particle acceleration, radio observations of explosive energy releases on the Sun, coronal seismology, coronal heating, VUV solar plasma diagnostics, and the solar wind. Solar observing facilities are presented in the last chapter. With an introduction by eminent astrophysicist Eugene Parker, the twenty chapters of this book are all fully illustrated and have comprehensive reference lists. The book covers all major topics in solar physics, and is suitable for graduate students and researchers in solar physics, astrophysics, and astronomy.
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'... with its wide coverage and comprehensive reference lists, the volume will be an excellent investment for researchers at all career stages, interested in solar and stellar astrophysics.' Leon Mestel '... a modern, comprehensive, and authoritative overview of the sun ...' Orion 'A book of this nature is long overdue; the coverage is comprehensive and, thanks to the authors selected, is of high quality ... I enjoyed reading this collection and will continue to use it. Postgraduate students and professional solar plasma physicists will find this book indispensable.' Astronomy & Geophysics

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