Mathematical Aspects of Natural Dynamos: 13 (The Fluid Mechanics of Astrophysics and Geophysics) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1584889543 ISBN 13: 9781584889540

Publisher: Chapman and Hall/CRC, 2007

Synopsis

Although the origin of Earth's and other celestial bodies' magnetic fields remains unknown, we do know that the motion of electrically conducting fluids generates and maintains these fields, forming the basis of magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) and, to a larger extent, dynamo theory. Answering the need for a comprehensive, interdisciplinary introduction to this area, Mathematical Aspects of Natural Dynamos provides a foundation in dynamo theory before moving on to modeling aspects of natural dynamos. Bringing together eminent international contributors, the book first introduces governing equations, outlines the kinematic dynamo theory, covers nonlinear effects, including amplitude saturation and polarity reversals, and discusses fluid dynamics. After establishing this base, the book describes the Earth's magnetic field and the current understanding of its characteristics. Subsequent chapters examine other planets in our solar system and the magnetic field of stars, including the sun. The book also addresses dynamo action on the large scale of galaxies, presents modeling experiments of natural dynamos, and speculates about future research directions. After reading this well-illustrated, thorough, and unified exploration, you will be well prepared to embark on your own journey through this fascinating area of research.

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Emmanuel Dormy, Andrew M. Soward

Edition details

• Publisher: Chapman and Hall/CRC
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1584889543
• ISBN 13: 9781584889540
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 516
• Editor: Dormy Emmanuel, Soward Andrew M.