Coronal mass ejections : an introduction

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    • Howard, Timothy

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Coronal mass ejections : an introduction

Timothy Howard

(Astrophysics and space science library, [376])

Springer, c2011

  • : hbk

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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Description

The book introduces the solar coronal mass ejection phenomena. This includes both those observed in the corona and those further from the Sun, known as interplanetary coronal mass ejections. We discuss the history and physics behind these phenomena, theories describing their launch and evolution, association with other solar eruptive phenomena, and methods employed for their detection and scientific data extraction. Instruments used for their study (past, present and future) are also discussed, along with their resulting space weather effects on Earth and other planets. The latter requires a description of the Earth's magnetosphere, which is also included. Coronal Mass Ejections brings together solar physics, heliospheric physics, and magnetospheric physics, three traditionally separate fields of study. The content is accessible to beginning graduate students who are trying to master difficult fundamental concepts.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction.- Chapter 2: History.- Chapter 3: Summary of Spacecraft.- Chapter 4: How We Observe CMEs.- Chapter 5: Geometry of CMEs and ICMEs.- Chapter 6: Radio Astronomical Techniques.- Chapter 7: Associated Phenomena.- Chapter 8: CME Onset and Initial Acceleration.- Chapter 9: CME Evolution.- Chapter 10: Interaction With the Earth and Other Planets - Contribution to Space Weather.- Chapter 11: Summary and Discussion.- Glossary.- Index.

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Details

  • NCID
    BB06396754
  • ISBN
    • 9781441987884
  • LCCN
    2011926586
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    New York
  • Pages/Volumes
    xxiii, 244 p.
  • Size
    25 cm
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