Cosmic Magnetic Fields

Martin J. Rees (auth.), Richard Wielebinski, Rainer Beck (eds.)3540241752, 9783540241751, 3540241751

While magnetic fields permeate the universe on all scales, the present book is dedicated to their investigation on the largest scales and affords a balanced account of both theoretical and observational aspects. Written as a set of advanced lectures and tutorial reviews, which lead up to the forefront of research, this book offers both a modern source of reference for the experienced researchers as well as a high-level introductory text for postgraduate students and nonspecialist researchers working in related areas.

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Table of contents :
Magnetic Fields in the Early Universe….Pages 1-8
Magnetic Fields in Galaxy Systems, Clusters and Beyond….Pages 9-39
Magnetic Fields in Galaxies….Pages 41-68
The Origin of Galactic Magnetic Fields….Pages 69-88
Magnetic Fields in the Milky Way, Derived from Radio Continuum Observations and Faraday Rotation Studies….Pages 89-112
Mesoscale Magnetic Structures in Spiral Galaxies….Pages 113-135
Magnetic Fields in Diffuse H I and Molecular Clouds….Pages 137-182
Stellar Magnetic Fields….Pages 183-218
Importance of Magnetic Helicity in Dynamos….Pages 219-253
Numerical Magnetohydrodynamics in Astrophysics….Pages 255-279