Self-Organized Criticality in Astrophysics

Self-Organized Criticality in Astrophysics
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 416
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ISBN-10 : 9783642150012
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Book Synopsis Self-Organized Criticality in Astrophysics by : Markus Aschwanden

Download or read book Self-Organized Criticality in Astrophysics written by Markus Aschwanden and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2011-01-11 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Markus Aschwanden introduces the concept of self-organized criticality (SOC) and shows that due to its universality and ubiquity it is a law of nature for which he derives the theoretical framework and specific physical models in this book. He begins by providing an overview of the many diverse phenomena in nature which may be attributed to SOC behaviour. The author then introduces the classic lattice-based SOC models that may be explored using numerical computer simulations. These simulations require an in-depth knowledge of a wide range of mathematical techniques which the author introduces and describes in subsequent chapters. These include the statistics of random processes, time series analysis, time scale distributions, and waiting time distributions. Such mathematical techniques are needed to model and understand the power-law-like occurrence frequency distributions of SOC phenomena. Finally, the author discusses fractal geometry and scaling laws before looking at a range of physical SOC models which may be applicable in various aspects of astrophysics. Problems, solutions and a glossary will enhance the pedagogical usefulness of the book. SOC has been receiving growing attention in the astrophysical and solar physics community. This book will be welcomed by students and researchers studying complex critical phenomena.


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