Physics of the Sun and Its Atmosphere - Proceedings of the National Workshop (India) on Recent Advances in Solar Physics (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9789812832719)

This book presents a pedagogical, updated and modern view of the Sun from its interior to its exterior as well as the Sun-Earth system. Written by eminent scientists in solar physics, the chapters deal with recent advances in solar physics, seismic Sun, solar magnetic field, waves and oscillations, spectroscopic diagnostics of solar plasmas, partially ionized lower atmosphere, coronal heating, coronal mass ejections, radio Sun, solar wind, and the Sun-Earth system. Each chapter is fully illustrated and has a comprehensive reference list. The book covers all major topics in solar physics, and presents a rich menu to motivate graduate students who wish to pursue a solar physics research career.

Author: Udit Narain
ISBN-10: 9812832718
ISBN-13: 9789812832719
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
Language: English
Published: 10/30/2008
Pages: 296
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.20w x 0.90d