Publication | Closed Access
Lightning Physics and Effects
525
Citations
0
References
2004
Year
Electrical EngineeringLightning BookEngineeringPhysicsElectrostatic DischargeSpace Charge EffectsElectrical TraumaFundamental Plasma PhysicCloud PhysicsLightning Encyclopedia
Lightning Physics and Effects is an encyclopedic reference that offers unprecedented depth and thoroughness on lightning physics and effects, written in a style accessible to both technical and non‑expert readers. The work aims to comprehensively cover all aspects of lightning, including its physics, protection measures, and interactions with various objects, systems, and the environment. It achieves this by presenting detailed information tailored for a broad audience of physicists, engineers, atmospheric scientists, foresters, physicians, and architects, making complex concepts understandable across disciplines.
Lightning Physics and Effects is not a lightning book; it is a lightning encyclopedia. Rarely in the history of science has one contribution covered a subject with such depth and thoroughness as to set the enduring standard for years, perhaps even decades, to come. This contribution covers all aspects of lightning, including lightning physics, lightning protection, and the interaction of lightning with a variety of objects and systems as well as the environment. The style of writing is well within the ability of the technical non‐expert and anyone interested in lightning and its effects. Potential readers will include physicists; engineers working in the power industry, communications, computer, and aviation industries; atmospheric scientists; geophysicists; meteorologists; atmospheric chemists; foresters; ecologists; physicians working in the area of electrical trauma; and, lastly, architects.