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1st ed. |
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1 online resource (xxix, 464 pages) : illustrations, portraits |
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| Summary |
This book is a collection of lectures given in July 2007 at the Les Houches Summer School on "Dynamos". . Provides a pedagogical introduction to topics in Dynamos . Addresses each topic from the basis to the most recent developments . Covers the lectures by internationally-renowned and leading experts |
| Contents |
1. T. Alboussïre, Fundamentals of MHD -- 2. C.A. Jones, Dynamo Theory -- 3. P. Olson, Planetary Magnetism -- 4. A. Shukurov and Dmitry Sokoloff, Astrophysical Dynamos -- 5. B. Dubrulle, Turbulence and Dynamo -- 6. Y. Ponty, Numerical Modeling of Liquid Metal Dynamo Experiments -- 7. M. Dumberry, Taylor's Constraint and Torsional Oscillations -- 8. C.C. Finlay, Waves in the Presence of Magnetic Fields, Rotation and Convection -- 9. S. Stanley, Dynamos of the Ice Giants. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Note |
Print version record. |
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Dynamo theory (Cosmic physics) -- Congresses.
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Magnetohydrodynamics -- Congresses.
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Théorie dynamo (Physique spatiale) -- Congrès.
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Magnétohydrodynamique -- Congrès.
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SCIENCE -- Physics -- Magnetism.
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Dynamo theory (Cosmic physics)
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Magnetohydrodynamics
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Congress |
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proceedings (reports)
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Conference papers and proceedings
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Conference papers and proceedings.
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Actes de congrès.
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| Added Author |
Cardin, Ph. (Philippe) Editor.
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Cugliandolo, L. F. (Leticia F.) Editor.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Ecole d'été de physique théorique (Les Houches, Haute-Savoie, France) (88th : 2007 : Les Houches, Haute-Savoie, France). Dynamos. 1st ed. Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier, 2008 9780080548128 0080548121 (OCoLC)229026040 |
| ISBN |
9780080548128 |
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0080548121 |
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9780080951539 (electronic bk.) |
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0080951538 (electronic bk.) |
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9780080560533 |
| Standard No. |
CHBIS 006041667 |
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CHDSB 005985877 |
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CHVBK 170439461 |
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DEBBG BV042307202 |
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DEBSZ 305738828 |
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DEBSZ 482358351 |
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NZ1 13068814 |
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