MHD Waves in the Solar Atmosphere

Bernard Roberts (University of St Andrews, Scotland)

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Cambridge University Press
18 July 2019

Applied mathematics; Solar system: the Sun & planets; Fluid mechanics; Plasma physics; Atmospheric physics

This volume presents a full mathematical exposition of the growing field of coronal seismology which will prove invaluable for graduate students and researchers alike. Roberts' detailed and original research draws upon the principles of fluid mechanics and electromagnetism, as well as observations from the TRACE and SDO spacecraft and key results in solar wave theory. The unique challenges posed by the extreme conditions of the Sun's atmosphere, which often frustrate attempts to develop a comprehensive theory, are tackled with rigour and precision; complex models of sunspots, coronal loops and prominences are presented, based on a magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) view of the solar atmosphere, and making use of Faraday's concept of magnetic flux tubes to analyse oscillatory phenomena. The rapid rate of progress in coronal seismology makes this essential reading for those hoping to gain a deeper understanding of the field.

By: Bernard Roberts (University of St Andrews Scotland)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 180mm, Spine: 27mm
Weight: 1.190kg
ISBN: 9781108427661
ISBN 10: 1108427669
Pages: 524
Publication Date: 18 July 2019
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Bernard Roberts is Emeritus Professor of Solar Magnetohydrodynamics at the University of St Andrews. Scotland. His important contributions to the field over the past forty years have been recognised with an election to the Royal Society of Edinburgh in 1997, a Saltire Scottish Science Award in 1998, and, in 2010, the Royal Astronomical Society's prestigious Chapman Medal, awarded for 'investigations of outstanding merit in solar-terrestrial physics'.

Reviews for MHD Waves in the Solar Atmosphere

'The book is highly recommended to those students, post-docs, and researchers who are willing to go further into the fundamental understanding of wave phenomena in astrophysical plasmas than just to fit a sine function to the shaken loops after a banging solar flare.' Markus Aschwanden, The Observatory 'This volume presents a full mathematical exposition of the growing field of coronal seismology which will prove invaluable for graduate students and researchers alike ... I think this book would be suitable for a 'special topics' graduate course on MHD wave theory for those with a background in differential equations and special functions.' John Adam, Mathematical Reviews Clippings 'The book is highly recommended to those students, post-docs, and researchers who are willing to go further into the fundamental understanding of wave phenomena in astrophysical plasmas than just to fit a sine function to the shaken loops after a banging solar flare.' Markus Aschwanden, The Observatory 'This volume presents a full mathematical exposition of the growing field of coronal seismology which will prove invaluable for graduate students and researchers alike ... I think this book would be suitable for a 'special topics' graduate course on MHD wave theory for those with a background in differential equations and special functions.' John Adam, Mathematical Reviews Clippings