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This book is a collection of lectures given in July 2007 at the Les Houches Summer School on ""Dynamos"". Provides a pedagogical introduction to topics in Dynamos Addresses each topic from the basis to the most recent developments Covers the lectures by internationally-renowned and leading experts

Magnetohydrodynamics --- Dynamo theory (Cosmic physics)

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The earthÆs magnetic field : its history, origin, and planetary perspective

Geomagnetism. --- Paleomagnetism. --- Dynamo theory (Cosmic physics)

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Plasma physics --- Geophysics --- Dynamo theory (Cosmic physics) --- Magnetohydrodynamics. --- Dynamo theory (Cosmic physics).

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Dynamo theory, the study of the generation and maintenance of magnetic fields by fluid motions, is important in many areas of physics, ranging from stellar and galactic dynamics, through solar physics and geomagnetism, to reactor physics. This volume contains the lectures given by leading specialists, for an intensive course held at the Newton Institute, as part of a NATO Advanced Study Institute. The course was intended for beginning graduate students, so starts with background material, before leading on to describe areas closer to current research. Topics covered include planetary and solar dynamos, fast dynamos and the use of symmetry principles to derive evolution equations. Detailed bibliographies are provided. As the only modern introduction to the subject, this will be welcome reading for students in planetary and solar physics, plasma physics and astrophysics.

Dynamo theory (Cosmic physics) --- Astrophysics. --- Planetary science. --- Sun.

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Dynamo theory (Cosmic physics) --- Fluid dynamics --- Hydrodynamics --- Magnetohydrodynamics --- Turbulence --- Mathematical models --- Statistical methods