Cosmic Magnetic Fields

2005
ISBN: 978-3-642-42130-3
Verlag: Springer

Buch, Englisch, Band 664, 279 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 452 g

Reihe: Lecture Notes in Physics

While magnetic fields permeate the universe on all scales, the present book is dedicated to their investigation on the largest scales and affords a balanced account of both theoretical and observational aspects. Written as a set of advanced lectures and tutorial reviews that lead up to the forefront of research, this book offers both a modern source of reference for the experienced researchers as well as a high-level introductory text for postgraduate students and nonspecialist researchers working in related areas.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Beck, Rainer

Wielebinski, Richard

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Astronomie Astrophysik
• Naturwissenschaften Physik Angewandte Physik Astrophysik
• Naturwissenschaften Physik Elektromagnetismus Magnetismus
• Naturwissenschaften Physik Elektromagnetismus Elektrizität, Elektrodynamik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Magnetic Fields in the Early Universe.- Magnetic Fields in Galaxy Systems, Clusters and Beyond.- Magnetic Fields in Galaxies.- The Origin of Galactic Magnetic Fields.- Magnetic Fields in the Milky Way, Derived from Radio Continuum Observations and Faraday Rotation Studies.- Mesoscale Magnetic Structures in Spiral Galaxies.- Magnetic Fields in Diffuse HI and Molecular Clouds.- Stellar Magnetic Fields.- Importance of Magnetic Helicity in Dynamos.- Numerical Magnetohydrodynamics in Astrophysics.