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Magnetic Fields in Diffuse Media

By Elisabete M. De Gouveia Dal Pino , Alexander Lazarian , Claudio Melioli (eds.)

Book information

Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg
Year
2015
ISBN
978-3-662-44624-9, 978-3-662-44625-6
DOI
10.1007/978-3-662-44625-6
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
18 MB (18582323 bytes)
Series
Astrophysics and Space Science Library 407
Edition
1
Pages
623\627
Time added
2015-02-17 02:00:00
AstronomyAstrophysics and Cosmology; Plasma Physics

Description

This volume presents the current knowledge of magnetic fields in diffuse astrophysical media. Starting with an overview of 21st century instrumentation to observe astrophysical magnetic fields, the chapters cover observational techniques, origin of magnetic fields, magnetic turbulence, basic processes in magnetized fluids, the role of magnetic fields for cosmic rays, in the interstellar medium and for star formation. Written by a group of leading experts the book represents an excellent overview of the field. Nonspecialists will find sufficient background to enter the field and be able to appreciate the state of the art.

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