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Physics of the Sun Dermott J. Mullan (University of Delaware, Newark, USA)

Physics of the Sun By Dermott J. Mullan (University of Delaware, Newark, USA)

Physics of the Sun by Dermott J. Mullan (University of Delaware, Newark, USA)

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With an emphasis on numerical modelling, Physics of the Sun: A First Course presents a quantitative examination of the physical structure of the Sun and the conditions of its extended atmosphere.

Physics of the Sun Summary

Physics of the Sun: A First Course by Dermott J. Mullan (University of Delaware, Newark, USA)

Features
* Fully updated with the latest results from the spacecraft Hinode, Stereo, Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO), Interface Region Imaging Spectrograph (IRIS), and Parker Solar Probe
* Presents step-by-step explanations for calculating numerical models of the photosphere, convection zone, and radiative interior with exercises and simulation problems to test learning
* Describes the structure of polytropic spheres and the acoustic power in the Sun and the process of thermal conduction in different physical conditions

About Dermott J. Mullan (University of Delaware, Newark, USA)

Dermott J. Mullan is an Emeritus Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Delaware.

Table of Contents

1. The Global Parameters of the Sun. 2. Radiation Flow through the Solar Atmosphere. 3. Toward a Model of the Sun: Opacity. 4. Toward a Model of the Sun: Ionization. 5. Computing a Model of the Sun: The Photosphere. 6. Convection in the Sun: Empirical Properties. 7. Computing a Model of the Sun: The Convection Zone. 8. Radiative Transfer in the Deep Interior of the Sun. 9. Computing a Mechanical Model of the Sun: The Radiative Interior. 10. Polytropes. 11. Energy Generation in the Sun. 12. Neutrinos from the Sun. 13. Oscillations in the Sun: The Observations. 14. Oscillations in the Sun: Theory. 15. The Chromosphere. 16. Magnetic Fields in the Sun. 17. The Corona. 18. The Solar Wind.

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NPB9780367710392
9780367710392
0367710390
Physics of the Sun: A First Course by Dermott J. Mullan (University of Delaware, Newark, USA)
Dermott J. Mullan (University of Delaware, Newark, USA)
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Hardback
Taylor & Francis Ltd
2022-09-13
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