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The Sun An Introduction

A wealth of new experimental and theoretical results has been obtained in solar physics since the first edition of this textbook appeared in 1989. Thus all nine chapters have been thoroughly revised, and about 100 pages and many new illustrations have been added to the text. The additions include el...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Stix, Michael
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 2002, 2002
Edition:2nd ed. 2002
Series:Astronomy and Astrophysics Library
Subjects:
Astronomy / Observations
Space Physics
Astronomy, Observations And Techniques
Astrophysics
Solar System
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Characteristics of the Sun
  • 1.1 Distance
  • 1.2 Mass
  • 1.3 Radius
  • 1.4 Luminosity
  • 1.5 Spectral Energy Distribution
  • 1.6 Bibliographical Notes
  • 2. Internal Structure
  • 2.1 Construction of a Model
  • 2.2 Age and Pre-Main-Sequence Evolution
  • 2.3 Model Ingredients
  • 2.4 Results for a Standard Solar Model
  • 2.5 Non-Standard Models
  • 2.6 Bibliographical Notes
  • 3. Tools for Solar Observation
  • 3.1 Limitations
  • 3.2 High-Resolution Telescopes
  • 3.3 Spectrographs and Spectrometers
  • 3.4 Filters and Monochromators
  • 3.5 Polarimetry
  • 3.6 Special-Purpose Instruments
  • 3.7 Bibliographical Notes
  • 4. The Atmosphere
  • 4.1 Radiative Transfer — Local Thermodynamic Equilibrium
  • 4.2 Radiative Transfer — Statistical Equilibrium
  • 4.3 Atmospheric Models
  • 4.4 The Chemical Composition of the Sun
  • 4.5 Bibliographical Notes
  • 5. Oscillations
  • 5.1 Observations
  • 5.2 Linear Adiabatic Oscillations of a Non-Rotating Sun
  • 5.3 Helioseismology
  • 5.4 Excitation and Damping
  • 5.5 Bibliographical Notes.-6. Convection
  • 6.1 Stability
  • 6.2 Mixing-Length Theory
  • 6.3 Granulation
  • 6.4 Mesogranulation
  • 6.5 Supergranulation
  • 6.6 Giant Cells
  • 6.7 Bibliographical Notes
  • 7. Rotation
  • 7.1 Axis of Rotation
  • 7.2 Oblateness
  • 7.3 Rotational History
  • 7.4 The Angular Velocity of the Sun
  • 7.5 Models of a Rotating Convection Zone
  • 7.6 Bibliographical Notes
  • 8. Magnetism
  • 8.1 Fields and Conducting Matter
  • 8.2 Flux Tubes
  • 8.3 Sunspots
  • 8.4 The Solar Cycle
  • 8.5 Bibliographical Notes
  • 9. Chromosphere, Corona, and Solar Wind
  • 9.1 Empirical Facts
  • 9.2 Consequences of High Temperature
  • 9.3 The Magnetic Field in the Outer Atmosphere
  • 9.4 The Energy Balance
  • 9.5 Explosive Events
  • 9.6 Bibliographical Notes
  • List of Symbols
  • References

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