Solar and stellar magnetic activity

This timely volume provides the first comprehensive review and synthesis of current understanding of magnetic fields in the Sun and similar stars. Magnetic activity results in a wealth of phenomena - including starspots, non-radiatively heated outer atmospheres, activity cycles, deceleration of rota...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Schrijver, Carolus J. (-)
Otros Autores: Zwaan, C. (Cornelis)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press 2000.
Colección:EBSCO Academic eBook Collection Complete.
Cambridge astrophysics series ; 34.
Acceso en línea:Conectar con la versión electrónica
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Sumario:This timely volume provides the first comprehensive review and synthesis of current understanding of magnetic fields in the Sun and similar stars. Magnetic activity results in a wealth of phenomena - including starspots, non-radiatively heated outer atmospheres, activity cycles, deceleration of rotation rates, and even, in close binaries, stellar cannibalism - all of which are covered clearly and authoritatively. This book brings together for the first time recent results in solar studies and stellar studies. The result is an illuminating new view of stellar magnetic activity. Key topics inclu.
Descripción Física:xvi, 384 p. : il
Formato:Forma de acceso: World Wide Web.
Bibliografía:Incluye referencias bibliográficas (p. 353-373) e índice.
ISBN:9780511009600
9780511038754
9780521582865
9786610418695