1.

Record Nr.

UNISA996418449903316

Autore

Vink Jacco

Titolo

Physics and evolution of supernova remnants / / Jacco Vink

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham, Switzerland : , : Springer, , [2020]

©2020

ISBN

9783030552312

9783030552299

Edizione

[1st ed. 2020.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (XXIII, 521 p. 170 illus., 137 illus. in color.)

Collana

Astronomy and astrophysics library

Disciplina

523.8446

Soggetti

Supernova remnants

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

1. Introduction -- 2. Supernovae -- 3. Classification and Population -- 4. Shocks and Post-shock Plasma Processes -- 5. Supernova Remnant Evolution -- 6. Neutron Stars, Pulsars, and Pulsar Wind Nebulae -- 7. Dust Grains and Infrared Emission -- 8. Optical Emission from Supernova Remnants -- 9. Young Supernova Remnants: Probing the Ejecta and the Circumstellar Medium -- 10. Middle-Aged and Old Supernova Remnants -- 11. Cosmic-Ray Acceleration by Supernova Remnants: Introduction and Theory -- 12. Supernova Remnants and Cosmic Rays: Non-thermal Radiation -- 13. Radiation Processes -- 14. Summary and Prospects.

Sommario/riassunto

Written by a leading expert, this monograph presents recent developments on supernova remnants, with the inclusion of results from various satellites and ground-based instruments. The book details the physics and evolution of supernova remnants, as well as provides an up-to-date account of recent multiwavelength results. Supernova remnants provide vital clues about the actual supernova explosions from X-ray spectroscopy of the supernova material, or from the imprints the progenitors had on the ambient medium supernova remnants are interacting with - all of which the author discusses in great detail. The way in which supernova remnants are classified, is reviewed and explained early on. A chapter is devoted to the related topic of pulsar wind nebulae, and neutron stars associated with



supernova remnants. The book also includes an extended part on radiative processes, collisionless shock physics and cosmic-ray acceleration, making this book applicable to a wide variety of astronomical sub-disciplines. With its coverage of fundamental physics and careful review of the state of the field, the book serves as both textbook for advanced students and as reference for researchers in the field.

2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910158956603321

Autore

Krause Major Troy P

Titolo

Countering North Korean Special Purpose Forces

Pubbl/distr/stampa

San Francisco : , : Tannenberg Publishing, , 2015

©2015

ISBN

9781786253460

1786253461

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (47 pages)

Disciplina

951.90419999999995

Soggetti

Special forces (Military science)

Commando troops

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Intro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- ILLUSTRATIONS -- TABLES -- ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS -- ABSTRACT -- CHAPTER 1-THE IMPORTANCE OF COUNTERING THE NORTH KOREA SPECIAL PURPOSE FORCES THREAT -- History -- Geography -- Weather -- Population -- Infrastructure -- Fielded Forces -- CHAPTER 2-NORTH KOREA'S SPECIAL PURPOSE FORCES -- Typical Missions -- A Word On Tunnels -- Airborne Forces -- Reconnaissance Brigades -- Light Infantry -- Maritime Special Purpose Forces -- Stealth Ships -- DPRK's Submarines -- Amphibious Light Infantry Brigades -- CHAPTER 3-COUNTERMEASURES -- Target Detection is the Key -- Mines and Anti-Ship Missiles -- Fixed Wing Attack Fighters -- AC-130 Spectre Gunships -- Navy Surface Combatants -- U.S. and ROK Submarines -- Naval Air Power --



CHAPTER 4-JOINT REAR AREA OPERATIONS -- Homeland Reserve Forces -- Civil Defense Corps -- Role of the HRF and CDC in Response to Maritime Attack -- Base Defense -- CHAPTER 5-AH-64 APACHE ATTACK HELICOPTERS TO THE RESCUE -- Missions -- Destroy the Weapon's Platforms -- Attacking the Maritime SOF Threat-A Joint Approach -- Command, Control, Computers and Intelligence (C4I) -- Battle Damage Assessment -- Safeguards -- Training and Equipment Issues -- CHAPTER 6-CONCLUSION -- GLOSSARY -- BIBLIOGRAPHY.

Sommario/riassunto

As United States and Republic of Korea forces stand to defend against a DPRK attack, one of the most formidable tasks is how to counter a second front in the Joint Rear Security Area of the Republic of Korea.North Korea has a robust and diverse special operations force capability, their 'Special Purpose Forces.' With nearly 104, 000 soldiers committed to these daring tactics and operations, the United States and the Republic of Korea must be vigilant and innovative to protect their forces from such attacks.The principal mission of the North Korean Special Purpose Forces is to infiltrate into the enemies rear area and conduct short duration raids. Their most dangerous avenue of approach for their forces includes amphibious approaches, airborne infiltration and the use of a vast tunnel network. How would the North carry out such an attack against such formidable foes? Will they use special operation's type forces to disrupt the South in their rear areas? How would they move their forces into South Korea? What solutions does the United States and the Republic of Korea have to solve this problem and which one is the best?This analysis examines the various methods the United States and the Republic of Korea will use to counter the North Korean Special Purpose Forces today and in the future.