Advances in Astronomy and Astrophysics

List of ContributorsContents of Previous VolumesScattering of Electrons by Diatomic Molecules I. Introduction II. Born-Oppenheimer Approximation III. General Theory IV. Scattering of Electrons by Hydrogen Molecular Ion V. Elastic Electron-Molecule Scattering VI. Inelastic Scattering of Electrons by Molecules VII. Resonant Electron-Molecule Scattering VIII. Scattering of Electrons by Polar Molecules ReferencesBabcock's Theory of the ll-Year Solar Cycle and the Latitude Drift of the Sunspot Zone I. Introduction II. Determination of Relations for the General Shape of the Original Meridional Magnetic Field of the Sun III. Discussion of Different Shapes of the Original Meridional Solar Magnetic Field IV. The 80-Year Sunspot Period ReferencesThe Structures of the Terrestrial Planets I. Introduction II. The Earth III. Venus IV. Mars V. The Moon VI. Mercury VII. Comparison of the Terrestrial Planets List of Symbols ReferencesType III Solar Radio Bursts I. Introduction II. Nonlinear Effects in a Plasma: The Method III. Nonlinear Effects in a Plasma: The Results IV. Model V. Discussion VI. Appendix A. Implications of Quasilinear Theory VII. Appendix B. Scattering Probability VIII. Appendix C. Scattering on Polarization Clouds of Ions IX. Appendix D. Dimensionless Equations for Radiation and Results for Radiation Near the Fundamental List of Symbols ReferencesCompact and Dispersed Cosmic Matter, Part II I. The Search for New Cosmic Objects and Phenomena II. On the Nature of the Red Shift from Compact Galaxies III. Future Projects IV. Conclusion List of Symbols ReferencesAuthor IndexSubject Index