| Magnetic fields in astrophysical objects. | |
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PMID: 18812299 Owner: NLM Status: In-Process |
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Magnetic fields are known to reside in many astrophysical objects and are now believed to be crucially important for the creation of phenomena on a wide variety of scales. However, the role of the magnetic field in the bodies that we observe has not always been clear. In certain situations, the importance of a magnetic field has been overlooked on the grounds that the large-scale magnetic field was believed to be too weak to play an important role in the dynamics. In this article I discuss some of the recent developments concerning magnetic fields in stars, planets and accretion discs. I choose to emphasize some of the situations where it has been suggested that weak magnetic fields may play a more significant role than previously thought. At the end of the article, I list some of the questions to be answered in the future. |
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Authors:
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L J Silvers |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
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Title: Philosophical transactions. Series A, Mathematical, physical, and engineering sciences Volume: 366 ISSN: 1364-503X ISO Abbreviation: Philos Transact A Math Phys Eng Sci Publication Date: 2008 Dec |
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Created Date: 2008-10-22 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101133385 Medline TA: Philos Transact A Math Phys Eng Sci Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 4453-64 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics, University of Cambridge, Wilberforce Road, Cambridge, UK. ljs53@damtp.cam.ac.uk |
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