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Plasma astrophysicsJ. G. Kirk, J.G. Kirk et al.

Plasma astrophysics

J. G. Kirk, J.G. Kirk, D.B. Melrose
1994324 pages
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This volume presents the lecture notes of the 24th Advanced Course of the Swiss Society for Astrophysics and Astronomy in March 1994 at Les Diablerets. In three lectures on magnetohydrodynamics, on kinetic plasma physics and on particle acceleration leading experts describe the physical basis of their subjects and extend the discussion to several applications in modern problems of astrophysics. In style and presentation the texts are well-suited for graduate work in plasma astrophysics, one of the very important tools of modern astronomy. The themes developed in this book will be helpful in…

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3 editions
  • Paperback · German · 2011
    Springer · 336 pages · 9783642082023
  • Other · German · 2006
    Springer London, Limited · 9783540316275
  • Other · German · 1994
    Springer-Verlag · 324 pages · 9783540583271
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