Solar and Astrophysical Dynamos and Magnetic Activity (IAU S294) (Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union Symposia and Colloquia) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1107033837 ISBN 13: 9781107033832

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2013

Synopsis

Global magnetic fields in planets, in the Sun and other stars, in spiral galaxies and galaxy clusters are believed to be generated and maintained by a hydromagnetic dynamo, a process that converts turbulent kinetic energy into magnetic energy. These dynamo processes operate on drastically different scales, but are associated with common physical mechanisms, involving a complex interaction of rotation, turbulence and instabilities. The goal of IAU Symposium 294 was to discuss the most important results of recent studies of the cosmic dynamo processes, from planets to stars, galaxies, and clusters of galaxies. This volume covers advances in dynamo theories and numerical simulations, links between dynamos and turbulence, the origin of magnetic fields, and current and future observational projects. The proceedings of IAU S294 are an important asset for advanced students and researchers, as a summary of hot topics related to the solar and astrophysical dynamos and magnetic activity.

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Book Description:

Discussing the most important results of recent studies of cosmic dynamo processes, this volume covers advances in dynamo theories and numerical simulations, links between dynamos and turbulence, the origin of magnetic fields, and current and future observational projects. An important asset for advanced students and researchers.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1107033837
• ISBN 13: 9781107033832
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 616
• Editor: Kosovichev Alexander G., Yan Yihua, De Gouveia Dal Pino Elisabete, Van Driel-Gesztelyi Lidia