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Multi-scale Structure Formation and Dynamics in Cosmic Plasmas

By André Balogh , Jelle Kaastra (eds.) , Andrei Bykov , Jonathan Eastwood

Book information

Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York
Year
2016
ISBN
978-1-4939-3546-8, 978-1-4939-3547-5
DOI
10.1007/978-1-4939-3547-5
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
34 MB (35501177 bytes)
Series
Space Sciences Series of ISSI 51
Edition
1
Pages
V, 357\357
Time added
2016-03-14 21:35:01
Extraterrestrial PhysicsSpace Sciences; Plasma Physics

Description

This book offers eleven coordinated reviews on multi-scale structure formation in cosmic plasmas in the Universe. Observations and theories of plasma structures are presented in all relevant astrophysical contexts, from the Earth’s magnetosphere through heliospheric and galactic scales to clusters of galaxies and the large scale structure of the Universe. Basic processes in cosmic plasmas starting from electric currents and the helicity concept governing the dynamics of magnetic structures in planet magnetospheres, stellar winds, and relativistic plasma outflows like pulsar wind nebulae and Active Galactic Nuclei jets are covered. The multi-wavelength view from the radio to gamma-rays with modern high resolution telescopes discussed in the book reveals a beautiful and highly informative picture of both coherent and chaotic plasma structures tightly connected by strong mutual influence. The authors are all leading scientists in their fields, making this book an authoritative, up‐to‐date and enduring contribution to astrophysics.

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