Multi-scale Structure Formation and Dynamics in Cosmic Plasmas

Editors: Balogh, A., Bykov, A., Eastwood, J., Kaastra, J. (Eds.)
Offers tutorial chapters introducing basic concepts of comic plasma structure formation as well as deep original reviews of the current status of observations and theory
Constitutes a coordinated and coherent collection of reviews by leading scientists in this wide-ranging field of astrophysics and cosmology
Includes the broadest existing coverage of the origin and the dynamics of cosmic plasma structures in all astrophysical contexts, such as recently discovered structures like the cold fronts in dark matter dominated clusters of galaxies

This book offers eleven coordinated reviews on multi-scale structure formation in cosmic plasmas in the Universe. Observations and theories of plasma structures are presented in all relevant astrophysical contexts, from the Earth’s magnetosphere through heliospheric and galactic scales to clusters of galaxies and the large scale structure of the Universe. Basic processes in cosmic plasmas starting from electric currents and the helicity concept governing the dynamics of magnetic structures in planet magnetospheres, stellar winds, and relativistic plasma outflows like pulsar wind nebulae and Active Galactic Nuclei jets are covered.
The multi-wavelength view from the radio to gamma-rays with modern high resolution telescopes discussed in the book reveals a beautiful and highly informative picture of both coherent and chaotic plasma structures tightly connected by strong mutual influence. The authors are all leading scientists in their fields, making this book an authoritative, up-to-date and enduring contribution to astrophysics

Number of Illustrations and Tables
118 b/w illustrations, 62 illustrations in colour
Additional Information
Originally published in Space Science Reviews, Vol. 188, Issues 1-4, 2015
Topics
Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Sciences
Plasma Physics

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