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Physics of the Sun: A First Course

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Physics of the Sun: A First Course - Mullan, Dermott J
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With an emphasis on numerical modeling, this text presents a quantitative examination of the physical structure of the Sun and the conditions of its extended atmosphere. It enables a practical appreciation of how various physical processes determine the variation of physical parameters from the center of the Sun to the surface. The author gives step-by-step explanations for calculating the numerical models of the photosphere, convection zone, and radiative interior. He also describes the structure of polytropic spheres, ...

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Physics of the Sun: A First Course 2022, CRC Press, Oxford

ISBN-13: 9780367710392

2nd edition

Hardcover

Physics of the Sun: A First Course 2009, CRC Press, Oxford

ISBN-13: 9781420083071

Hardcover