Cosmic Magnetic Fields

by Richard Wielebinski (Editor), Rainer Beck (Editor)

Overview

While magnetic fields permeate the universe on all scales, the present book is dedicated to their investigation on the largest scales and affords a balanced account of both theoretical and observational aspects. Written as a set of advanced lectures and tutorial reviews that lead up to the forefront of research, this book offers both a modern source of reference for the experienced researchers as well as a high-level introductory text for postgraduate students and nonspecialist researchers working in related areas.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783642421303
Publisher:	Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Publication date:	11/24/2014
Series:	Lecture Notes in Physics , #664
Edition description:	2005
Pages:	279
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Magnetic Fields in the Early Universe.- Magnetic Fields in Galaxy Systems, Clusters and Beyond.- Magnetic Fields in Galaxies.- The Origin of Galactic Magnetic Fields.- Magnetic Fields in the Milky Way, Derived from Radio Continuum Observations and Faraday Rotation Studies.- Mesoscale Magnetic Structures in Spiral Galaxies.- Magnetic Fields in Diffuse HI and Molecular Clouds.- Stellar Magnetic Fields.- Importance of Magnetic Helicity in Dynamos.- Numerical Magnetohydrodynamics in Astrophysics.