Lightning (Advanced Physics Monograph Series)
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| Rating | : | 4.99 (989 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0070657459 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 264 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Still useful, even though out-of-date" according to Dr. Lee D. Carlson. First published in 1969 and thus out of date due to the extensive research in lightning since then, this book can nevertheless serve as an introduction to the knowledge that was known at the time of publication. My interest in the book stemmed from a sideline interest in ball lightning, a phenomenon which I have never observed, but the accounts of it have some peculiarities from a physics standpoint that are very interesting. Unfortunately, the author only discusses ball lightning . Dew said Laymans Book on Lightning. This book has some updates to the 1969 copy. Although it is out-of-date compared to today's information on the subject it is still a gem. It has a minimun amount of mathematics, therefore it can be understood by the layman to the undergraduate level. Anyone who has a fascination for this subject will find that this book is of value. It is a classic in my eyes.This book includes and introduction to lightning on subjects such as thunderclouds, the steeped leader, the return stroke, t. Four Stars An old but still good book on lightning.
Uman was the co-founder and President of Lightning Location and Protection, Inc. About the Author Martin A. (LLP) and is now a professor and Chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Florida.
Additional topics include lightning spectroscopy and thunder, a wealth of new and detailed analyses of the latest data, and reviews of theories regarding the discharge process from the special vantage point of a scientist well-versed in plasma physics. Five appendices bring recent research up to date, covering such phenomena as bead and ball lightning and reviewing experimental data and modeling. This authoritative exposition of the many physical phenomena associated with lightning is the only inexpensive single-volume presentation on the subject.. Uman, whose own work has contributed greatly to understanding the physics of lightning, presents a general introduction to lightning phenomena and terminology, lightning photography, electrical and magnetic field measurements, and current measurements. There was a dearth of comprehensive scientific literature on the subject until the publication of this volume. Awesome to any beholder, lightning has been a subject of intense interest to scientists curious about its exact physical nature. Geared toward advanced undergraduates in physics or engineering, it features remarkable clarity and a minimum of mathematical notation, making it accessible to nonspecialists and useful as a teaching resource or for self-study.Dr
Uman was the co-founder and President of Lightning Location and Protection, Inc. Martin A. . (LLP) and is now a professor and Chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Florida