Magnetic Fields in Diffuse Media (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2015)

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.

General

Imprint:	Springer-Verlag
Country of origin:	Germany
Series:	Astrophysics and Space Science Library, 407
Release date:	August 2016
First published:	2015
Editors:	Alexander Lazarian • Elisabete M. de Gouveia Dal Pino • Claudio Melioli
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 33mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	623
Edition:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2015
ISBN-13:	978-3-662-50722-3
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Astronomy, space & time > Theoretical & mathematical astronomy Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > States of matter > Plasma physics
LSN:	3-662-50722-6
Barcode:	9783662507223

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