The Structure of the Sun

Hardback

Main Details

Title The Structure of the Sun
Authors and Contributors      Edited by T. Roca Cortes
Edited by Francisco Sanchez
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:424
Dimensions(mm): Height 254,Width 178
Category/GenreSolar system
ISBN/Barcode 9780521563079
ClassificationsDewey:523.7
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations 7 Tables, unspecified; 1 Maps; 17 Halftones, unspecified; 13 Line drawings, unspecified

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 28 August 1996
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

The complex internal structure of the Sun can now be studied in detail through helioseismology and neutrino astronomy. The VI Canary Islands Winter School of Astrophysics was dedicated to examining these powerful new techniques. Based on this meeting, seven specially written chapters by world experts renowned for their teaching skills are presented in this timely volume. With a clear and pedagogical style we are shown how the internal composition (density, He abundance, etc.) and dynamical structure (rotation, sub-surface velocity fields, etc.) of the Sun can be deduced through helioseismology; and how the central temperature can be inferred from measurements of the flux of solar neutrinos. This volume provides an excellent introduction for graduate students and an up-to-date overview for researchers working on the Sun, neutrino astronomy and helio- and asteroseismology.

Reviews

'This is an invaluable collection of lectures.' Irish Astronomical Journal