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Overview
This thoroughly revised textbook is a basic introduction to plasma phenomena in solar and stellar coronae emphasizing non-MHD aspects. The natural way in which the author unifies observations and theory gives a wide perspective to the subject. An important feature is the lucidly written presentation of the fundamentals of plasma physics. The basic theory thus developed is then extended to some exemplary and important observations of coronal dynamics, such as coronal currents, particle acceleration, propagation of particle beams, and shocks.
The book has grown from teaching introductory courses on plasma astrophysics at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH). It addresses advanced undergraduates and first-year graduate students without a background in plasma physics. It will also be of interest to more senior research workers involved in coronal physics of the Sun and other stars, solar/stellar winds, and various other fields of plasma astrophysics.
Synopsis
This text for advanced undergraduate and first-year graduate students presents an introduction to plasma phenomena in solar and stellar coronae emphasizing non-MHD aspects. Topics include, for example, astrophysical electron beams, electrons trapped in magnetic fields, and collisionless shock waves. The volume is based upon the author's work teaching plasma astrophysics at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Booknews
The author presents a basic introduction to the subject, including both theory and observation. The fundamentals of plasma physics are discussed, then the basic theory extended to some observations of coronal dynamics, such as coronal current, particle acceleration, propagation of particle beams, and shocks. Topics include magnetohydrodynamics; waves in a cold, collisionless plasma; kinetic plasma and particle beams; astrophysical electron beams; ion beams and electromagnetic instabilities; and electrons trapped in magnetic fields. Exercises are included. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)