Masterworks of man & nature
IUNC
Volume, organized by geographic location, which illustrates the ways in which our cultural heritage is tied to the Earth's natural heritage. Examines the ways in which our actions today determine our future.
Read Time: ~8.2 hr
Plasma astrophysics
by T. Tajima, K. Shibata (1997)
About this book
In this graduate-level text, Tajima and Shibata offer a new synthesis starting where the classic works on plasma physics left off. Beginning with a view of plasma astrophysics through fundamental processes of quasi-magnetostatic equilibria, quasi-hydrostatic equilibria, and non-equilibria, the authors go on to develop unique approaches to violent astrophysical plasmas - as opposed to the more quiescent laboratory variety - and their processes. The text continues with an exploration of the fundamental processes in hydrostatic, magnetostatic, and gravitational objects. The final chapter is devoted to a discussion of the applications of plasma astrophysics to cosmology, anticipating future developments in this exciting field. This text will be of enormous use to graduate - and some advanced undergraduate - students, as well to physicists entering the field of plasma physics.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraContemporary / Future
Protagonist / CorePlasma astrophysics Lead Character
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