Foundations of Geomagnetism - Couverture souple

Backus, George

 
9780521017336: Foundations of Geomagnetism
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0521017335 ISBN 13 : 9780521017336
Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2008

Synopsis

Presents the mathematical and physical tools needed to understand geomagnetism.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

The main magnetic field of the Earth is a complex phenomenon. To understand its origins in the fluid of the Earth's core, and how it changes in time requires a variety of mathematical and physical tools. This book presents the foundations of geomagnetism, in detail and developed from first principles. The book is based on George Backus' courses for graduate students at the University of California, San Diego. The material is mathematically rigorous, but is logically developed and has consistent notation, making it accessible to a broad range of readers. The book starts with an overview of the phenomena of interest in geomagnetism, and then goes on to deal with the phenomena in detail, building the necessary techniques in a thorough and consistent manner. Students and researchers will find this book to be an invaluable resource in the appreciation of the mathematical and physical foundations of geomagnetism.

Revue de presse

'George Backus's lecture notes, developed over many years, are well known among theoretical geophysicists as an authoritative source for the subject 's mathematical foundations. The lectures on geomagnetism have now been edited for publication. The result is no ordinary textbook ... This is essential reading for any mathematics graduate working in spherical geometry; it will remain authoritative for many years to come.' David Gubbins, Nature

'All in all, this book stands alone in terms of its mathematical rigor and completeness in treating exactly what it claims, the (mathematical) foundations of geomagnetism. I can highly recommend it to geophysicists as a reference work which will attain considerable longevity.' Andy Jackson, Geomagnetism and Paleomagnetism

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Éditeur
Cambridge University Press
Date d'édition
2008
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0521017335
ISBN 13 
9780521017336
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
384
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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9780521410069: Foundations of Geomagnetism

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  0521410061 ISBN 13 :  9780521410069
Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 1996
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