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Title:  The Magnetic Universe The Elusive Traces of an Invisible Force

Author: J. B. Zirker
Edition: NA
ISBN: 978-0-8018-9302-5
Date: 2009
Publisher: John Hopkins University Press
Binding: Soft Cover
Size approximately (inches): 6 x 9
Pages: 295

Book Condition: Good. Previously owned. Some minor rolled edges and corner bumps. Rear cover has a crease and rear pages are a bit wavy.

Special Notes: NA

About the book*

The Magnetic Universe: The Elusive Traces of an Invisible Force by J. B. Zirker is a comprehensive exploration of magnetism's role in the cosmos. Written in clear, nonmathematical prose, Zirker traces the journey of magnetic exploration from Earth's auroral belts to the farthest reaches of space, highlighting how magnetic forces are created and how they shape the universe. 

Chapter List

1. Getting Reacquainted with Magnetism

2. The Earth

3. Sunspots and the Solar Cycle

4. The Violent Sun

5. The Heliosphere: Winds, Waves, and Fields

6. The Earth's Magnetosphere and Space Weather

7. The Planets

8. Magnetic Fields and the Birth of Stars

9. Abnormal Stars

10. Compact Objects

11. The Galaxies

12. Something From Nothing: Seed Fields

Supplementary Sections:

• Notes

• Index

This structure provides a comprehensive exploration of magnetism's role across various cosmic phenomena, from planetary magnetospheres to galactic magnetic fields. Zirker's work offers valuable insights into the pervasive influence of magnetic forces in the universe.

Zirker delves into the presence of magnetic fields across various cosmic structures, including Earth, the Sun, planets, stars, galaxies, and galaxy clusters. He discusses phenomena such as solar flares, pulsars, and neutron stars, illustrating how magnetic fields influence these events. The book also provides historical context by introducing readers to the scientists who have significantly contributed to our understanding of magnetism.

Designed for students and amateur astronomers, the book offers a readable and comprehensive overview of magnetism's astrophysical applications, pointing out both our current knowledge and the mysteries that remain.

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