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Cosmic Plasma Physics

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  • © 2000

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Authors:
  1. Boris V. Somov

    1. Astronomical Institute and Faculty of Physics, Moscow State University, USA

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Part of the book series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library (ASSL, volume 251)

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Table of contents (24 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xix
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  2. Introduction

    • Boris V. Somov
    Pages 1-4

  3. Particles and Fields: Exact Self-Consistent Description

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    Pages 5-20

  4. A Statistical Description of Cosmic Plasma

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    Pages 21-50

  5. Propagation of Accelerated Particles in Cosmic Plasma

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    Pages 51-74

  6. The Motion of a Particle in Given Fields

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    Pages 75-116

  7. Wave-Particle Interactions in Cosmic Plasma

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    Pages 117-136

  8. Coulomb Collisions of Particles in Cosmic Plasma

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    Pages 137-166

  9. A Hydrodynamic Description of Cosmic Plasma

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    Pages 167-196

  10. Magnetohydrodynamics of Cosmic Plasma

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    Pages 197-224

  11. Cosmic Plasma Flows in a Strong Magnetic Field

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    Pages 225-246

  12. MHD Waves in Cosmic Plasma

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    Pages 247-260

  13. Discontinuous Flows in a MHD Medium

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    Pages 261-290

  14. Evolutionarity of MHD Discontinuities

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    Pages 291-314

  15. Particle Acceleration by Shock Waves

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    Pages 315-337

  16. Cosmic Plasma Equilibrium in Magnetic Field

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    Pages 339-362

  17. Stationary Flows in a Magnetic Field

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    Pages 363-388

  18. Magnetic Reconnection in Current Sheets

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    Pages 389-431

  19. Stationary Models of Reconnecting Current Sheets

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    Pages 433-461

  20. Particle Acceleration in Current Sheets

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    Pages 463-486
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of the approximation at hand will be outlined from the viewpoint of physics rather than of many possible astronomical applications. After that, as an aid to detailed understanding, please return with pencil and paper to work out the missing steps (if any) in the formal mathematics. On the basis of such an approach the student interested in modern astro­ physics, its current practice, will find the answers to two key questions: (1) what approximation is the best one (the simplest but sufficient) for descrip­ tion of a phenomenon in cosmic plasma; (2) how tO,build an adequate model for the phenomenon, for example, a solar flare. Practice is really important for understanding the theory of cosmic plasma. Related exercises (problems and answers supplemented to each chapter) to improve skill do not thwart the theory but serve to better understanding of cosmic plasma physics. As for the applications, preference evidently is given to physical processes in the solar plasma. Why? - Much attention to solar plasma physics is con­ the possibility of th~ all-round observational test of theoretical ditioned by models. This statement primarily relates to the processes in the solar atmo­ sphere. For instance, flares on the Sun, in contrast to those on other stars as well as a lot of other analogous phenomena in the Universe, can be seen in their development, i. e.

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  • Astronomical Institute and Faculty of Physics, Moscow State University, USA

    Boris V. Somov

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