Our systems are now restored following recent technical disruption, and we’re working hard to catch up on publishing. We apologise for the inconvenience caused. Find out more

Recommended product

Popular links

Popular links


Magnetic Fields throughout Stellar Evolution (IAU S302)

Magnetic Fields throughout Stellar Evolution (IAU S302)

Magnetic Fields throughout Stellar Evolution (IAU S302)

Pascal Petit, Université de Toulouse
Moira Jardine, University of St Andrews, Scotland
Hendrik C. Spruit, Max-Planck-Institut für Astrophysik, Garching, Germany
August 2014
Hardback
9781107044982
£87.00
GBP
Hardback

    All phases of stellar evolution are influenced by the presence of magnetic fields in the star's interior and close environment. IAU Symposium 302 gives an overview of the emerging field of stellar magnetism. The last few years have seen the dawn of a new era in this research domain, with the advent of powerful tools strengthening both observational and modelling approaches, rapidly changing our view of the role stellar magnetism plays throughout stellar evolution. The topics covered span all phases of evolution, from the formation of stars and their early accreting years, through main sequence evolution for both low and high mass stars, and also the final stages of stellar evolution. This volume features the most recent advances achieved by major observatories (ground-based and space-borne) and through massively-parallel 3D numerical simulations, benefiting astronomers interested in the latest observational and theoretical developments in this exciting and growing field.

    • Provides a thorough synthesis reviewing the impact of magnetic fields in stellar physics
    • Covers a broad overview of stellar magnetism in stars of all masses and all ages, as well as the impact of stellar magnetism on orbiting planets
    • Combines expertise from a broad range of research areas, and looks forward to upcoming challenges and opportunities

    Product details

    August 2014
    Hardback
    9781107044982
    466 pages
    254 × 179 × 21 mm
    0.89kg
    100 b/w illus.
    Available

    Table of Contents

    • Foreword
    • Introduction
    • 1. Magnetized stellar formation
    • 2. Magnetic activity in the Sun and main-sequence stars with convective outer layers
    • 3. Origin and impact of magnetic fields in higher-mass stars with radiative outer layers
    • 4. Magnetic fields in the ultimate stages of stellar evolution
    • Author index.
      Editors
    • Pascal Petit , Université de Toulouse
    • Moira Jardine , University of St Andrews, Scotland
    • Hendrik C. Spruit , Max-Planck-Institut für Astrophysik, Garching, Germany