Product Description

Observations from the ground and space have advanced our knowledge of the solar corona dramatically over the past three decades. This timely volume presents a lucid and synthesized review of the latest observations of the solar corona and discusses how these observations have advanced and shaped our understanding of coronal physics. In the process, the authors introduce a wide variety of exciting physics, including dynamo theory and radiative transfer. They also demonstrate how the transient effects of the solar cycle effect "space weather." This book provides a much-needed introduction to coronal physics for advanced students and researchers.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2079203 in Books
• Published on: 1997-09-28
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: 1.37 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 392 pages

Review
"...the authors expertly explain the basic theories of solar corona generation and the dynamics of flux-tubes, sunspots, flares, the solar magnetic field, and solar wind, with well-written, easy-to-read prose, organized presentation of material, and reviews of the latest ideas. Physically the book is a well-bound, well-written publication on quality, semi-gloss paper, with numerous well-labeled graphs, tables, and figures. Many recent and relevant photos (all black and white) from Earth-based and space-based instruments are used to illustrate concepts." JRASC

"...provides a welcome update on the immense progress that has occurred over the last 20 years...a pleasure to read." Physics Today

Book Info
Presents a synthesized review of the latest observations of the solar corona and how they have advanced and shaped our understanding of coronal physics. Introduces dynamo theory and reactive transfer and shows how the transient effects of the solar cycle affect space weather. DLC: Sun Corona.