Cosmic Magnetic Fields
About this book
Magnetic fields are important in the Universe and their effects contain the key to many astrophysical phenomena that are otherwise impossible to understand. This book presents an up-to-date overview of this fast-growing topic and its interconnections to plasma processes, astroparticle physics, high energy astrophysics, and cosmic evolution. The phenomenology and impact of magnetic fields are described in diverse astrophysical contexts within the Universe, from galaxies to galaxy clusters, the filaments and voids of the intergalactic medium, and out to the largest redshifts. The presentation of mathematical formulae is accessible and is designed to add insight into the broad range of topics discussed. Written for graduate students and researchers in physics, astrophysics and related disciplines, this volume will inspire readers to devise new ways of thinking about magnetic fields in space on galaxy scales and beyond.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half-title
- Series information
- Title page
- Copyright information
- Dedication
- Table of contents
- Preface
- 1 A brief history and background
- 2 Methods for probing magnetic fields in diffuse astrophysical plasmas
- 3 Mechanisms for magnetic field generation and regeneration
- 4 Galactic ‘‘microcosms’’ of extragalactic magnetic systems
- 5 Magnetic field configurations in large galaxies
- 6 Magnetic field outflow from dwarf and starburst galaxies
- 7 Extragalactic jets and lobes - I
- 8 Extragalactic jets and lobes - II. More on magnetic energy flows into the IGM from galaxy nuclei
- 9 Magnetic fields associated with clusters and groups of galaxies
- 10 Magnetic fields beyond galaxy clusters
- 11 Intergalactic cosmic rays, gamma rays, and magnetic fields
- 12 Magnetic fields in cosmologically distant galaxy systems
- 13 Cosmic magnetic fields and our ultimate origins
- Abbreviations
- Symbols
- Object Index
- Subject Index
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