Foundations of Geomagnetism by George Backus (English) Paperback Book

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Foundations of Geomagnetism

by George Backus, Robert Parker, Catherine Constable

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 a mathematically rigorous, but logical way.

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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.

Table of Contents

Preface; 1. General facts about the main field; 2. Classical electrodynamics; 3. Spherical harmonics; 4. Gauss' theory of the main field; 5. The Mie representation; 6. Hydromagnetics of the core; 7. Appendix: mathematical background; Bibliography; Index.

Review

'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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Presents the mathematical and physical tools needed to understand geomagnetism.

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'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

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Presents the mathematical and physical tools needed to understand geomagnetism.

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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 a mathematically rigorous, but logical way.

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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 a mathematically rigorous, but logical way.

Details ISBN0521017335 Author Catherine Constable Short Title FOUNDATIONS OF GEOMAGNETISM Pages 384 Publisher Cambridge University Press Language English ISBN-10 0521017335 ISBN-13 9780521017336 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 538.7 Year 2005 Imprint Cambridge University Press Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Alternative 9780521410069 Affiliation University of California, San Diego DOI 10.1604/9780521017336 UK Release Date 2005-12-15 AU Release Date 2005-12-15 NZ Release Date 2005-12-15 Publication Date 2005-12-15 Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises; 3 Tables, unspecified; 32 Line drawings, unspecified Audience Professional & Vocational

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  • Condition: Brand new
  • ISBN-13: 9780521017336
  • Book Title: Foundations of Geomagnetism
  • ISBN: 9780521017336
  • Publication Year: 2005
  • Type: Textbook
  • Format: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Publication Name: Foundations of Geomagnetism
  • Item Height: 229mm
  • Author: George Backus, Catherine Constable, Robert Parker
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press
  • Item Width: 153mm
  • Subject: Physics
  • Item Weight: 565g
  • Number of Pages: 384 Pages

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