Plasma Astrophysics and Cosmology: Proceedings of the Second IEEE International Workshop, Princeton, New Jersey, May 10-12, 1993

Peratt, Anthony L. (Editor)/ IEEE International Workshop on Plasma Astrophysics and Cosmology (2nd : 1993 : Princeton, N. J.)/ Peratt, Anthony L.

ISBN 10: 0792337840 / ISBN 13: 9780792337843

Published by Kluwer Academic Pub, 1995

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308 pages. 9.21x6.14x0.75 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Plasma Astrophysics and Cosmology: Proceedings of the Second IEEE International Workshop, Princeton, New Jersey, May 10-12, 1993
• Publisher: Kluwer Academic Pub
• Publication Date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0792337840
• ISBN 13: 9780792337843
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Brand New

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Synopsis

Today many scientists recognize plasma as the key element in understanding new observations in interplanetary and interstellar space, in stars, galaxies, and clusters of galaxies, and throughout the observable universe. Plasma astrophysics and cosmology, as a unified discipline, cover topics such as the large-scale structure and filamentation of the universe; the microwave background; the formation of galaxies and magnetic fields; active galactic nuclei and quasars; the origin and abundance of light elements; star formation and the evolution of solar systems; redshift periodicities and anomalous redshifts; general relativity; electric fields; the acceleration of charged particles to high energies; and cosmic rays. This text provides an update on the observations made in radio, optical and high-energy astrophysics, especially since 1985, and addresses the paradigm changing discoveries made by the planetary probes and satellites, radio telescopes, and the Hubble space telescope. Over 20 contributors, all distinguished plasma scientists, present a picture of the nature of our plasma universe with articles ranging from the popular level to advanced topics in plasma cosmology.