This timely book presents new research results on high-energy particle physics related to solar flares, covering the theory and applications of the reconnection process in a clear and comprehensible way. It investigates particle kinetics and dynamics in flaring atmospheres and their diagnostics from spectral observations, while providing an analysis of the observation data and techniques and comparing various models.
Written by an internationally acclaimed expert, this is vital reading for all solar, astro-, and plasma physicists working in the field.

This book presents innovative techniques in recognition and classification of astrophysical and medical images. Coverage includes: image standardization and enhancement; region-based methods for pattern recognition in medical and astrophysical images; advanced information processing using statistical methods; and feature recognition and classification using spectral method.