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Title:
Potential theory in gravity and magnetic applications.
Authors:
Blakely, R. J.
Publication:
Potential theory in gravity and magnetic applications., by Blakely, R. J.. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge (UK), 1995, XIX + 441 p., ISBN 0-521-41508-X,
Publication Date:
00/1995
Origin:
ARI
Bibliographic Code:
1995ptgm.book.....B

Abstract

This book bridges the gap between the classic texts on potential theory and modern books on applied geophysics. It begins with Newton's second law of motion and concludes with topics on state-of-the-art interpretations of gravity and magnetic data. The introductory chapters discuss potential theory with emphasis on those aspects particularly important to earth scientists, such as Laplace's equation, Newtonian potential, magnetostatic and electrostatic fields, conduction of heat, and spherical harmonic analysis. Difficult concepts are illustrated with easily visualized examples from steady-state heat flow. Later chapters apply these theoretical concepts specifically to the interpretation of gravity and magnetic anomalies, with emphasis on anomalies caused by crustal and orthospheric sources. The book includes numerous exercises and a variety of computer subroutines written in FORTRAN that provide insight into the underlying theory discussed in the text and provide a reference source with which readers can develop their own computer programs.
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