Black Hole Gravitohydromagnetics
Brian Punsly (Author)
Book Description
A new branch of physics, black hole gravitohydromagnetics
(GHM) is developed from the rudiments to the frontiers of research. GHM
describes plasma interactions that combine the effects of gravity and a
strong magnetic field, in the vicinity (ergosphere) of a rapidly
rotating black hole. This topic was created in response to the
astrophysical quest to understand the central engines of radio loud
extragalactic radio sources. The theory describes a "torsional tug of
war" between rotating ergospheric plasma and the distant asymptotic
plasma that extracts the rotational inertia of the black hole.
Editorial Reviews
Review
"’This is not a simple topic’ says the author in the preface to
this book. Indeed it is not. [...] It helps that all the calculations
are always described in detail, and therefore one may always follow and
check all the steps. Illustrations in the book are excellent and also
helpful in explaining difficult mathematics. [...] Black Hole Gravitohydromagnetics
is a serious and important book that should be studied and used by
every researcher of black hole plasma astrophysics." (General Relativity
and Gravitation, 35/6, 2003)
"This is a well-illustrated and well-produced account of the coordination of theories of plasma physics and general relativity near a rotating black hole. An interesting feature is a chapter which gives formal treatment of relativistic plasma physics for physicists rather than mathematicians. Gravitohydromagnetics describes one of the most fascinating phenomena in outer space and is comprehensively dealt with in this book." (ASLIB Book Guide, 2001)
"In our opinion the given monograph fills a gab in the educational and scientific literature on these aspects. We think that the author has found a reasonable balance between different areas of relativistic astrophysics which enables beginner researchers to turn to study scientific articles directly." (Zentralblatt der Mathematik, 2002)
"This is a well-illustrated and well-produced account of the coordination of theories of plasma physics and general relativity near a rotating black hole. An interesting feature is a chapter which gives formal treatment of relativistic plasma physics for physicists rather than mathematicians. Gravitohydromagnetics describes one of the most fascinating phenomena in outer space and is comprehensively dealt with in this book." (ASLIB Book Guide, 2001)
"In our opinion the given monograph fills a gab in the educational and scientific literature on these aspects. We think that the author has found a reasonable balance between different areas of relativistic astrophysics which enables beginner researchers to turn to study scientific articles directly." (Zentralblatt der Mathematik, 2002)
From the Back Cover
Black hole gravitohydromagnetics (GHM) is developed from the
rudiments to the frontiers of research in this book. GHM describes
plasma interactions that combine the effects of gravity and a strong
magnetic field, in the vicinity (ergosphere) of a rapidly rotating black
hole. This topic was created in response to the astrophysical quest to
understand the central engines of radio loud extragalactic radio
sources. The theory describes a "torsional tug of war" between rotating
ergospheric plasma and the distant asymptotic plasma that extracts the
rotational inertia of the black hole. The recoil from the struggle
between electromagnetic and gravitational forces near the event horizon
is manifested as a powerful pair of magnetized particle beams (jets)
that are ejected at nearly the speed of light. These bipolar jets feed
large-scale magnetized plasmoids on scales as large as millions of light
years (the radio lobes of extragalactic radio sources). This
interaction can initiate jets that transport energy fluxes exceeding
1047 ergs/s. This second edition of the book is updated throughout and
contains a completely new chapter discussing state of the art and
results of numerical simulations of ergospheric disk jets occuring in
magnetohydrodynamic accretion flows.
--This text refers to the
Paperback
edition.
Product Details
- Hardcover: 400 pages
- Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (April 27, 2001)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 3540414665
- ISBN-13: 978-3540414667
- 6,53 MB , djvu
The Interstellar Medium
James Lequeux (Author) E. Falgarone (Assistant), C. Ryter (Assistant)
Book Description
Describing interstellar matter in our galaxy in all of its
various forms, this book also considers the physical and chemical
processes that are occurring within this matter. The first seven
chapters present the various components making up the interstellar
matter and detail the ways that we are able to study them. The following
seven chapters are devoted to the physical, chemical and dynamical
processes that control the behaviour of interstellar matter. These
include the instabilities and cloud collapse processes that lead to the
formation of stars. The last chapter summarizes the transformations that
can occur between the different phases of the interstellar medium.
Emphasizing methods over results, The Interstellar Medium is written for
graduate students, for young astronomers, and also for any researchers
who have developed an interest in the interstellar medium.
Editorial Reviews
From the Back Cover
Describing interstellar matter in our galaxy in all of its various
forms, this book also considers the physical and chemical processes
that are occurring within this matter. The first seven chapters present
the various components making up the interstellar matter and detail the
ways that we are able to study them. The following seven chapters are
devoted to the physical, chemical and dynamical processes that control
the behaviour of interstellar matter. These include the instabilities
and cloud collapse processes that lead to the formation of stars. The
last chapter summarizes the transformations that can occur between the
different phases of the interstellar medium. Emphasizing methods over
results, "The Interstellar Medium" is written for graduate students, for
young astronomers, and also for any researchers who have developed an
interest in the interstellar medium.
Product Details
- Paperback: 456 pages
- Publisher: Springer; Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2005 edition (December 8, 2010)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 364205966X
- ISBN-13: 978-3642059667
- 7,54 MB , djvu
Astrophysical Concepts
Martin Harwit
(Author)
Book Description
Now in its 4th edition, this classic text presents a
quantitative understanding of a range of astrophysical concepts.
Emphasizing physical concepts, the book outlines cosmic events but does
not portray them in detail. Instead, it provides a series of
astrophysical sketches showing how to obtain quantitative insights into
the structure and evolution of stars, the dynamics of cosmic gases, the
large-scale behavior of the universe, and the origins of life. Nearly
every part of the text has been reconsidered and rewritten for the new
edition; new sections cover recent developments, and the remainder has
been revised and brought up to date.
Editorial Reviews
From Scientific American
Astronomer Harwit has finally updated his classic textbook to
encompass the exciting developments of the decade since its last
edition. It is ideal for those Scientific American readers who are
mathematically literate and who want to pursue topics covered in the
magazine to greater depth. Harwit takes a thematic approach to the
subject, oriented around the guiding physical principles rather than the
conventional sequence of planet, star, galaxy and cosmos. The approach
rewards readers who just want to flip through the book as well as
students who want to derive for themselves some of the basic equations
in astronomy. Harwit also includes an idiosyncratic sampling of
unorthodox topics such as faster-than-light particles, steady-state
cosmology and panspermia.
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Review
FROM REVIEWS OF THE PREVIOUS EDITION "a clear, solid introduction to astrophysics ... that shows how physics can be applied to astronomical objects ... One of the strong points is the problems (that) give students a real feel for the sort of calculations astronomers must do ... were I teaching a junior/senior astrophysics course, this is the book I would use." AM.J.PHYS. "This is a popular book among professional astrophysicists, produced with that meticulous detail and completeness of the house of Springer … This is indeed a theoretician’s book [and] Harwit has made a prodigious effort in organizing all this information in a logical sequence … A masterly mathematical exposition of a galaxy of astrophysical processes." Astronomy The great strength of the book lies in the lucidity and elegance with which chosen topics are quantitatively developed using elementary and clever arguments, instructive problems being distributed throughout, and in the skeptical spirit of inquiry that pervades the writing." NATURE "Astronomer Harwit has finally updated his classic textbook to encompass the exciting developments of the decade since its last edition. It is ideal for those Scientific American readers who are mathematically literate and who want to pursue topics covered in the magazine to greater depth. Harwit takes a thematic approach to the subject, oriented around the guiding physical principles rather than the conventional sequence of planet, star, galaxy and cosmos. The approach rewards readers who just want to flip through the book as well as students who want to derive for themselves some of the basic equations in astronomy." SCIENTIFIC AMERICANProduct Details
- Hardcover: 732 pages
- Publisher: Springer; 4th edition (September 6, 2006)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0387329439
- ISBN-13: 978-0387329437
- 13,5 MB , djvu
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