- Paperback: 392 pages
- Publisher: Cambridge University Press (Sep 28 1997)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0521485355
- ISBN-13: 978-0521485357
- Product Dimensions: 24.4 x 17 x 1.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 821 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #2,168,224 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"...the authors expertly explain the basic theories of solar corona generation and the dynamics of flux-tubes, sunspots, flares, the solar magnetic field, and solar wind, with well-written, easy-to-read prose, organized presentation of material, and reviews of the latest ideas. Physically the book is a well-bound, well-written publication on quality, semi-gloss paper, with numerous well-labeled graphs, tables, and figures. Many recent and relevant photos (all black and white) from Earth-based and space-based instruments are used to illustrate concepts." JRASC
"...provides a welcome update on the immense progress that has occurred over the last 20 years...a pleasure to read." Physics Today
"...provides a welcome update on the immense progress that has occurred over the last 20 years...a pleasure to read." Physics Today
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Observations from the ground and space have advanced our knowledge of the solar corona dramatically over the past three decades. This timely volume presents a lucid and synthesized review of the latest observations of the solar corona and discusses how these observations have advanced and shaped our understanding of coronal physics. In the process, the authors introduce a wide variety of exciting physics, including dynamo theory and radiative transfer. They also demonstrate how the transient effects of the solar cycle effect "space weather." This book provides a much-needed introduction to coronal physics for advanced students and researchers.
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The corona is a high-temperature portion of the Sun's outer atmosphere, beginning slightly above the visible surface and extending hundreds of thousands of kilometers, or further, into interplanetary space. Read the first page
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The corona is a high-temperature portion of the Sun's outer atmosphere, beginning slightly above the visible surface and extending hundreds of thousands of kilometers, or further, into interplanetary space. Read the first page
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This is a wonderful explanation of the solar corona. It explains what it is, what we know abut it, and how we know it. Beautifully written.
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