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Title:

The Great Magnet, the Earth

Url:

http://www.phy6.org/earthmag/demagint.htm

Creator:

Stern, David

Description: This is a non-mathematical overview of magnetism and the Earth's magnetic field, written for the 400th anniversary of William Gilbert's book "De Magnete". It includes discussions of electromagnetism, solar magnetism, dynamo theory, ocean floor magnetization, and magnetospheres of Earth and planets. There is also a review of "A Millennium of Geomagnetism" and recommendations for teachers of this material. Spanish, French, and German translations are available.

LC Classification:

Science -- Astronomy -- Descriptive astronomy -- Solar system -- Planets. Planetology -- Special topics, A-Z -- Magnetic fields
Science -- Physics -- Electricity and magnetism -- Magnetism -- Electromagnetism. Electromagnetics
Science -- Physics -- Geomagnetism -- Addresses, essays, lectures
Science -- Physics -- Geophysics. Cosmic physics -- Special topics, A-Z -- Magnetosphere. Magnetopause

GEM Subject:

Science -- Physics
Science -- Astronomy

Key Concept:

Astronomy -- Earth
Geology -- Magnetism
Physics -- Electromagnetism
Physics -- Magnetism

Resource Type:

Collection
Reference Material
Instructional Material -- Instructor Guide/Manual

Format:

Document -- HTML

Audience:

Educator
Learner

Education Level:

High School
Higher Education
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Lower Division)
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Lower Division)
Vocational/Professional Development Education

Language:

English

Rights:

Dr. David P. Stern

Access Rights:

Free access

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