1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910136620203321

Autore

Kronberg Philipp P. <1939->

Titolo

Cosmic magnetic fields / / Philipp P. Kronberg, University of Toronto [[electronic resource]]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cambridge : , : Cambridge University Press, , 2016

ISBN

1-316-56407-X

1-316-56611-0

1-316-56645-5

0-511-97765-4

1-316-56679-X

1-316-56849-0

1-316-56713-3

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (xii, 283 pages) : digital, PDF file(s)

Collana

Cambridge astrophysics series ; ; 53

Disciplina

523.01/88

Soggetti

Cosmic magnetic fields

Magnetic fields

Astrophysics

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 27 Oct 2016).

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and indexes.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Half-title                 ; Series information                         ; Title page                 ; Copyright information                            ; Dedication                 ; Table of contents                        ; Preface              ; 1 A brief history and background                                       ; 1.1 Overview of some early results and concepts                                                      ; 1.2 Observational techniques and results: past, present, and future prospects

References                 2 Methods for probing magnetic fields in diffuse astrophysical plasmas                                                                             ; 2.1 Introduction                       ; 2.2 Some basics of polarised EM waves                                            ; 2.3 Zeeman splitting of spectral lines                                             ; 2.4 Polarisation of optical starlight and dust radiation as a probe of interstellar fields

2.5 Radio telescope techniques for polarimetry                                                    



2.6 Faraday rotation                           ; 2.6.1 Faraday rotation combined with independent thermal electron densities                                                                                  ; 2.6.2 When is Faraday rotation negligible?                                                 ; 2.7 The concept of Faraday depth and magnetic field probes in the 3rd dimension

2.7.1 Idealised models                             2.7.2 Faraday rotation in cosmic radio sources                                                     ; 2.8 The Crab Nebula as a 3-D Faraday synthesis model                                                           ; 2.9 Some instrumental and measurement effects involved in Faraday rotation imaging                                                                                         ; 2.10 Faraday tomography to model magnetic structures in the 3rd dimension

2.11 Total energy and magnetic field estimates for synchrotron-radiating clouds                                                                                      2.12 Prospects for magnetic field measurement in other energy bands                                                                          ; 2.12.1 Far ultraviolet and X-ray observations                                                    ; 2.12.2 Extragalactic fields, high energy cosmic rays, and γ-rays; References

3 Mechanisms for magnetic field generation and regeneration

Sommario/riassunto

Magnetic fields are important in the Universe and their effects contain the key to many astrophysical phenomena that are otherwise impossible to understand. This book presents an up-to-date overview of this fast-growing topic and its interconnections to plasma processes, astroparticle physics, high energy astrophysics, and cosmic evolution. The phenomenology and impact of magnetic fields are described in diverse astrophysical contexts within the Universe, from galaxies to galaxy clusters, the filaments and voids of the intergalactic medium, and out to the largest redshifts. The presentation of mathematical formulae is accessible and is designed to add insight into the broad range of topics discussed. Written for graduate students and researchers in physics, astrophysics and related disciplines, this volume will inspire readers to devise new ways of thinking about magnetic fields in space on galaxy scales and beyond.



2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910699915603321

Titolo

Inlet flow control and prediction technologies for embedded propulsion systems [[electronic resource]] : summary report for fiscal year 2009 / / Michelle L. McMillan ... [and others]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cleveland, Ohio : , : National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Glenn Research Center, , [2010]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (ix, 37 pages) : illustrations, color

Collana

NASA/CR-2010-216779

Altri autori (Persone)

McMillanMichelle L

Soggetti

Boundary layers

Flow distribution

Prediction analysis techniques

Propulsion system performance

Turbulence models

Active control

Control equipment

Fail-safe systems

Fluid dynamics

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Title from title screen (viewed on May 9, 2011).

"October 2010."

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (page 37).