The Sun and Cool Stars
Subtitle: Activity,Magnetism, Dynamos -  Proceedings of Colloquium No. 130 of the International Astronomical Union, Helsinki, Finland, 17-20 July 1990
Publisher: Springer-Verlag GmbH
Published: 1991
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 540
ISBN-13: 9783540539551
Description: The contributions in this volume report recent studies on the sun and late-type stars. Particular emphasis is placed on observations that are relevant to the question of large-scale magnetic activity, and also on the theoretical (dynamo) models for such activity. Experimental papers deal with surface imaging techniques. Explicit computer simulations of hydromagnetic turbulence give insight into the magnetic topology and associated fluid motions, especially near the base of the convection zone. In addition, mean-field dynamo models are presented. The book addresses researchers but should also Äjbe useful for graduate students.