The Nature of Solar Prominences / Edition 1

by Einar Tandberg-Hanssen

Overview

"He is beautiful and radiant with great splendor ... " St. Francis, from Cantico del sole Two decades have elapsed since the publication of Solar Prominences, 20 years that have seen a nearly phenomenal increase in the interest, as well as the information, concerning these fascinating and beautiful manifestations of solar ac­ tivity. During this period many meetings have been held, and several books and proceedings have been published, all dealing with specific aspects of solar prominences. However, no unifying and comprehensive accord has appeared. Recently some of my colleagues suggested that the time was ripe for a new addition of Solar Prominences, and Kluwer Academic Publishers wanted to pub­ lish such a book. I, therefore, venture to present this monograph in the hope of kindling the interest of some graduate students in the study of this-probably the most spectacular and often the most beautiful of solar activity manifestation. However, since it is the physical processes behind these events that will particu­ larly interest us, I also hope the book may be of help to some of my colleagues. In a rapidly developing field of science it is difficult, if not impossible, to present an overview that is up to date in every respect. I have made nearly every effort to include the latest contributions in the broad area of prominence research, but I am sure I have overlooked some important investigations. For these oversights, I apologize.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780792333746
Publisher:	Springer Netherlands
Publication date:	02/28/1995
Series:	Astrophysics and Space Science Library , #199
Edition description:	1995
Pages:	308
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.03(d)

Table of Contents

1. Introduction.- 2. Interpretation of Observational Data.- 3. Physical Parameters of the Prominence Plasma.- 4. Formation of Prominences.- 5. Prominence Models.- 6. The Death of Prominences.- References.- Author Index.

Editorial Reviews

Reviews the research findings and new conceptions regarding solar prominences, and especially the physics behind them, since Tandberg-Hanssen's 1974 Solar Prominences, and puts it in the context of the longer history of astrophysics. Discusses the interpretation of observational data, physical parameters of the prominence plasma, the formation and death of prominences, and models. Well illustrated in black and white. Intended for advanced students in astrophysics and professional solar astronomers. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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