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Magnetic fields pervade the universe and play an important role in many astrophysical processes. However, they require specialised observational tools, and are challenging to model and understand. This volume provides a unified view of magnetic fields across astrophysical and cosmological contexts, drawing together disparate topics that are rarely covered together. Written by the lecturers of the XXV Canary Islands Winter School, it offers a self-contained introduction to cosmic magnetic fields on a range of scales. The connections between the behaviours of magnetic fields in these varying contexts are particularly emphasised, from the relatively small and close ranges of the Sun, planets and stars, to galaxies and clusters of galaxies, as well as on cosmological scales. Aimed at young researchers and graduate students, this up-to-date review uniquely brings together a subject often tackled by disconnected communities, conveying the latest advances as well as highlighting the limits of our current understanding.

Cosmic magnetic fields --- Cosmic magnetism --- Extraterrestrial magnetic fields --- Magnetic fields (Cosmic physics) --- Astrophysics --- Magnetic fields

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Magnetic fields --- Spintronics --- Magnetic materials

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This timely volume provides the first comprehensive review and synthesis of current understanding of magnetic fields in the Sun and similar stars. Magnetic activity results in a wealth of phenomena - including starspots, non-radiatively heated outer atmospheres, activity cycles, deceleration of rotation rates, and even, in close binaries, stellar cannibalism - all of which are covered clearly and authoritatively. This book brings together for the first time recent results in solar studies and stellar studies. The result is an illuminating new view of stellar magnetic activity. Key topics include radiative transfer, convective simulations, dynamo theory, outer-atmospheric heating, stellar winds and angular momentum loss. Researchers are provided with a state-of-the-art review of this exciting field, and the pedagogical style and introductory material make the book an ideal and welcome introduction for graduate students.

Solar magnetic fields. --- Stars --- Magnetism, Stellar --- Stellar magnetic fields --- Stellar magnetism --- Cosmic magnetic fields --- Heliomagnetism --- Magnetism, Solar --- Solar magnetic field --- Solar magnetism --- Magnetic fields. --- Magnetic fields --- Solar physics

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Quantum Hall effect --- Semiconductors --- Magnetic fields --- Junctions

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Magnetic fields are important in the Universe and their effects contain the key to many astrophysical phenomena that are otherwise impossible to understand. This book presents an up-to-date overview of this fast-growing topic and its interconnections to plasma processes, astroparticle physics, high energy astrophysics, and cosmic evolution. The phenomenology and impact of magnetic fields are described in diverse astrophysical contexts within the Universe, from galaxies to galaxy clusters, the filaments and voids of the intergalactic medium, and out to the largest redshifts. The presentation of mathematical formulae is accessible and is designed to add insight into the broad range of topics discussed. Written for graduate students and researchers in physics, astrophysics and related disciplines, this volume will inspire readers to devise new ways of thinking about magnetic fields in space on galaxy scales and beyond.

Cosmic magnetic fields. --- Magnetic fields. --- Astrophysics. --- Astronomical physics --- Astronomy --- Cosmic physics --- Physics --- Fields, Magnetic --- Field theory (Physics) --- Geomagnetism --- Magnetics --- Cosmic magnetism --- Extraterrestrial magnetic fields --- Magnetic fields (Cosmic physics) --- Astrophysics --- Magnetic fields