Physics of the Solar Corona
Download or Read eBook Physics of the Solar Corona PDF written by Markus Aschwanden and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2006-01-30 with total page 946 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Markus Aschwanden |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 946 |
Release | : 2006-01-30 |
ISBN-10 | : 3540307656 |
ISBN-13 | : 9783540307655 |
Rating | : 4/5 (56 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Physics of the Solar Corona by : Markus Aschwanden
Book excerpt: A thorough introduction to solar physics based on recent spacecraft observations. The author introduces the solar corona and sets it in the context of basic plasma physics before moving on to discuss plasma instabilities and plasma heating processes. The latest results on coronal heating and radiation are presented. Spectacular phenomena such as solar flares and coronal mass ejections are described in detail, together with their potential effects on the Earth.