Observations from the ground and space have advanced our knowledge of the solar corona dramatically over the past three decades. This timely volume presents a lucid and synthesized review of the latest observations of the solar corona and discusses how these observations have advanced and shaped our understanding of coronal physics. In the process, the authors introduce a wide variety of exciting physics, including dynamo theory and radiative transfer. They also demonstrate how the transient effects of the solar cycle effect "space weather." This book provides a much-needed introduction to coronal physics for advanced students and researchers.
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"...the authors expertly explain the basic theories of solar corona generation and the dynamics of flux-tubes, sunspots, flares, the solar magnetic field, and solar wind, with well-written, easy-to-read prose, organized presentation of material, and reviews of the latest ideas. Physically the book is a well-bound, well-written publication on quality, semi-gloss paper, with numerous well-labeled graphs, tables, and figures. Many recent and relevant photos (all black and white) from Earth-based and space-based instruments are used to illustrate concepts." JRASC
"...provides a welcome update on the immense progress that has occurred over the last 20 years...a pleasure to read." Physics Today
"...provides a welcome update on the immense progress that has occurred over the last 20 years...a pleasure to read." Physics Today
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Observations from the ground and space have advanced our knowledge of the solar corona dramatically over the last three decades. This textbook is the first to present this new understanding at a level appropriate for advanced undergraduate and graduate students, and researchers seeking an entry-point into the research literature. This timely volume presents a lucid and synthesised review of the latest observations of the solar corona and how they have advanced and shaped our understanding of coronal physics. This book provides a much-needed introduction to coronal physics for advanced students and researchers.
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The corona is a high-temperature portion of the Sun's outer atmosphere, beginning slightly above the visible surface and extending hundreds of thousands of kilometers, or further, into interplanetary space. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
coronal heating models, coronal physics, coronal observations, coronal studies, coronal abundances, coronal spectrum, coronal brightness, magnetic field production, coronal structures, ephemeral regions, impulsive phase, coronal emission lines, coronal holes, photospheric light, coronal gas, coronal plasma, coronal lines, coronal conditions, outer solar atmosphere, several solar radii, coronal temperatures, photospheric level, inner corona, coronal material, flux emergence Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, High Altitude Observatory, Mauna Kea, National Science Foundation, Einstein Observatory, Mauna Loa, Hard X-ray Telescope, Kitt Peak, New Mexico, Papua New Guinea, Sacramento Peak Observatory, Goddard Space Flight Center, Instrument Principal, Name Investigation, National Solar Observatory, Prox Cen, Proxima Centauri, Space Shuttle, Van Speybroeck New!
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The corona is a high-temperature portion of the Sun's outer atmosphere, beginning slightly above the visible surface and extending hundreds of thousands of kilometers, or further, into interplanetary space. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
coronal heating models, coronal physics, coronal observations, coronal studies, coronal abundances, coronal spectrum, coronal brightness, magnetic field production, coronal structures, ephemeral regions, impulsive phase, coronal emission lines, coronal holes, photospheric light, coronal gas, coronal plasma, coronal lines, coronal conditions, outer solar atmosphere, several solar radii, coronal temperatures, photospheric level, inner corona, coronal material, flux emergence Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, High Altitude Observatory, Mauna Kea, National Science Foundation, Einstein Observatory, Mauna Loa, Hard X-ray Telescope, Kitt Peak, New Mexico, Papua New Guinea, Sacramento Peak Observatory, Goddard Space Flight Center, Instrument Principal, Name Investigation, National Solar Observatory, Prox Cen, Proxima Centauri, Space Shuttle, Van Speybroeck New!
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- Solar Interior and Atmosphere (Space Science Series) by Arthur N. Cox on 4 pages
- Solar Flares (Geophysics and Astrophysics Monographs) by Zdenek Svestka in Back Matter (1), Back Matter (2), and Back Matter (3)
- The Structure of Scientific Revolutions by Thomas S. Kuhn in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Solar and Stellar Flares (I a U Colloquium//Proceedings) by Bernhard M. Haisch on page 307, and Back Matter
- Infrared Solar Physics (International Astronomical Union Symposia) by D.M. Rabin in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
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- The Physics of the Solar Corona and Transition Region by Oddbjorn Engvold on page 24, page 231, and page 264
- New Cosmic Horizons: Space Astronomy from the V2 to the Hubble Space Telescope by David Leverington on page 11, and Back Matter
- Multi-Wavelength Observations of Coronal Structure and Dynamics, Volume 13 (Cospar) by P. Martens on page 2 (1), and page 2 (2)
- Total Eclipses: Science, Observations, Myths and Legends (Springer Praxis Books / Space Exploration) by Pierre Guillermier in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- New Cosmic Horizons: Space Astronomy from the V2 to the Hubble Space Telescope by David Leverington on page 11, and Back Matter
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