Description for Physics of the Sun
Hardcover. Editor(s): Sturrock, Peter A. Series: Geophysics and Astrophysics Monographs (Closed). Num Pages: 257 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 252 x 166 x 18. Weight in Grams: 614.
This volume, together with its two companion volumes, originated in a study commis sioned by the United States National Academy of Sciences on behalf of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. A committee composed of Tom Holzer, Dimitri Mihalas, Roger Ulrich and myself was asked to prepare a comprehensive review of current knowledge concerning the physics of the Sun. We were fortunate in being able to persuade many distinguished scientists to gather their forces for the preparation of 21 separate chapters covering not only solar physics but also relevant areas of astrophysics and solar-terrestrial relations. It proved necessary to divide ... Read more
This volume, together with its two companion volumes, originated in a study commis sioned by the United States National Academy of Sciences on behalf of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. A committee composed of Tom Holzer, Dimitri Mihalas, Roger Ulrich and myself was asked to prepare a comprehensive review of current knowledge concerning the physics of the Sun. We were fortunate in being able to persuade many distinguished scientists to gather their forces for the preparation of 21 separate chapters covering not only solar physics but also relevant areas of astrophysics and solar-terrestrial relations. It proved necessary to divide ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1985
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
Series
Geophysics and Astrophysics Monographs (Closed)
Number of Pages
257
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789027718600
SKU
V9789027718600
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Reviews for Physics of the Sun
`A useful reference for the specialist the set will also be valuable for scholars and students. It is a previous source of references on the physics on the sun in general.' Astrophysical Letters.