Description: Reconnection of Magnetic Fields: Magnetohydrodynamics and Collisionless Theory and Observations Cambridge University Press Hardcover Unused and unread, serious issue such as a tear or bumps. Rear cover crack to board. Intact. Stamped 'damaged' by publisher to a non-text page. EAN: 9780521854207 Published 04/01/2007 Language: English The reconnection of magnetic fields is one of the most fascinating processes in plasma physics, responsible for phenomena such as solar flares and magnetospheric substorms. The concept of reconnection has developed through recent advances in exploring the magnetospheres of the Sun and Earth through theory, computer simulations and spacecraft observations. The great challenge in understanding it stems from balancing the large volumes of plasma and magnetic fields involved with the energy release with the physical mechanism which relies on the strongly localized behavior of charged particles. This book, edited by and with contributions from leading scientists in the field, provides a comprehensive overview of recent theoretical and observational findings concerning the physics of reconnection and the complex structures that may give rise to, or develop from, reconnection. It is intended for researchers and graduate students interested in the dynamics of plasmas. Preface Part I. Introduction 1.1 The Sun E. R. Priest 1.2 Earth's magnetosphere J. Birn Part II. Basic Theory of MHD Reconnection 2.1 Classical theory of two-dimensional reconnection T. G. Forbes 2.2 Fundamental concepts G. Hornig 2.3 Three-dimensional reconnection in the absence of magnetic null points G. Hornig 2.4 Three-dimensional reconnection at magnetic null points D. Pontin 2.5 Three-dimensional flux tube reconnection M. Linton Part III. Basic Theory of Collisionless Reconnection 3.1 Fundamentals of collisionless reconnection J. Drake 3.2 Diffusion region physics M. Hesse 3.3 Onset of magnetic reconnection P. Pritchett 3.4 Hall-MHD reconnection A. Bhattacharjee and J. Dorelli 3.5 Role of current-aligned instabilities J. Büchner and W. Daughton 3.6 Nonthermal particle acceleration M. Hoshino Part IV. Reconnection in the Magnetosphere 4.1 Reconnection at the magnetopause concepts and models J. G. Dorelli and A. Bhattacharjee 4.2 Observations of magnetopause reconnection K.-H. Trattner 4.3 On the stability of the magnetotail K. Schindler 4.4 Simulations of reconnection in the magnetotail J. Birn 4.5 Observations of tail reconnection W. Baumjohann and R. Nakamura 4.6 Remote sensing of reconnection M. Freeman Part V. Reconnection in the Sun's Atmosphere 5.1 Coronal heating E. R. Priest 5.2 Separator reconnection D. Longcope 5.3 Pinching of coronal fields V. Titov 5.4 Numerical experiments on coronal heating K. Galsgaard 5.5 Solar flares K. Kusano 5.6 Particle acceleration in flares theory T. Neukirch 5.7 Fast particles in flares observations L. Fletcher 6. Open problems J. Birn and E. R. Priest Bibliography Index. DispatchIn stock here - same-day dispatch from England. My SKU: 3278393RefundsNo-hassle refunds are always available if your book is not as expected.Terms and Conditions of SaleSorry - no collections. All sales are subject to extended Terms and Conditions of Sale as well as the Return Policy and Payment Instructions. Visit my eBay Store for details andmany more books. Template layout and design, "JNC Academic Books", "needbooks", Copyright © JNC INC. Designated trademarks, layouts and brands are the property of their respective owners. All Rights Reserved.
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Title: Reconnection of Magnetic Fields: Magnetohydrodynamics and Collisi
ISBN: 0521854202
Pages: 356
Number of Pages: 356 Pages
Publication Name: Reconnection of Magnetic Fields: Magnetohydrodynamics and Collisionless Theory and Observations
Language: English
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Item Height: 254 mm
Subject: Physics
Publication Year: 2007
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 880 g
Author: J. Birn, E. R. Priest
Item Width: 178 mm
Format: Hardcover
