This two-part book is devoted to classic fundamentals and current practices and perspectives of modern plasma astrophysics. This first part uniquely covers all the basic principles and practical tools required for understanding and work in plasma astrophysics. More than 25% of the text is updated from the first edition, including new figures, equations and entire sections on topics such as magnetic reconnection and the Grad-Shafranov equation. The book is aimed at professional researchers in astrophysics, but it will also be useful to graduate students in space sciences, geophysics, applied physics and mathematics, especially those seeking a unified view of plasma physics and fluid mechanics.
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Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
ISBN-13
9781461442820
eBay Product ID (ePID)
129009544
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Number of Pages
498 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Plasma Astrophysics, Part I: Fundamentals and Practice