Frontiers In Magnetospheric Plasma Physics

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2004-12-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780080472379

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Frontiers in Magnetospheric Plasma Physics by Anonim Pdf

This COSPAR Colloquium Series deals with the main achievements that were accomplished through the collaborative efforts among ISTP participants; the plasma dynamics of magnetic reconnection in a thin plasma sheet, the action of the solar wind on the plasma population in the plasma sheet and around the magnetotail boundary layer, the relationship between the substrom expansion region and the X-line formation in the magnetotail, and the temporal evolution of the dipolarization from from the near-Earth to the distant tail.

Author : Antonella Greco,Benoit Lavraud,Denise Perrone,Alexandros Chasapis
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 137 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2021-02-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782889662418

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Improving the Understanding of Kinetic Processes in Solar Wind and Magnetosphere: From CLUSTER to MMS by Antonella Greco,Benoit Lavraud,Denise Perrone,Alexandros Chasapis Pdf

Author : Richard D. Hazeltine,Francois L. Waelbroeck
Publisher : Westview Press
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1998-09-10
Category : Science
ISBN : UVA:X004200647

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The Framework Of Plasma Physics by Richard D. Hazeltine,Francois L. Waelbroeck Pdf

A brilliant text that responds to new developments such as computational physics; innovative diagnostic methods; and novel plasma applications. The book's unifying theme is the formulation of tractable dynamical equations from the basic laws of nature. A coherent, modern account of the foundations of plasma physics, suitable for graduate or upper-level undergraduate courses.

Author : A.D.M. Walker
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 355 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2013-03-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642778674

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Plasma Waves in the Magnetosphere by A.D.M. Walker Pdf

This book is a study of plasma waves which are observed in the earth's magnetosphere. The emphasis is on a thorough, but concise, treatment of the necessary theory and the use of this theory to understand the manifold varieties of waves which are observed by ground-based instruments and by satellites. We restrict our treatment to waves with wavelengths short compared with the spatial scales of the background plasma in the mag netosphere. By so doing we exclude large scale magnetohydrodynamic phenomena such as ULF pulsations in the Pc2-5 ranges. The field is an active one and we cannot hope to discuss every wave phenomenon ever observed in the magnetosphere! We try instead to give a good treatment of phenomena which are well understood, and which illustrate as many different parts of the theory as possible. It is thus hoped to put the reader in a position to understand the current literature. The treatment is aimed at a beginning graduate student in the field but it is hoped that it will also be of use as a reference to established workers. A knowledge of electromagnetic theory and some elementary plasma physics is assumed. The mathematical background required in cludes a knowledge of vector calculus, linear algebra, and Fourier trans form theory encountered in standard undergraduate physics curricula. A reasonable acquaintance with the theory of functions of a complex vari able including contour integration and the residue theorem is assumed.

Author : Padma K. Shukla,Bengt Eliasson,Lennart Stenflo
Publisher : American Institute of Physics
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2008-10-16
Category : Science
ISBN : UCSD:31822036963825

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Frontiers in Modern Plasma Physics by Padma K. Shukla,Bengt Eliasson,Lennart Stenflo Pdf

The main focus of the workshop was on tokamak physics and magnetic confinement fusion, plasma turbulence, dusty plasmas, intense laser-plasma interactions, plasma based particle acceleration, and quantum plasmas including quantum electrodynamic effects. The aim of the workshop was also to provide training for young scientists from all over the world, mainly from third world countries, and to give them the opportunity to interact with the senior scientists in an informal manner. A selected number of papers by the invited speakers appears in this book.

Author : Stein Haaland,Andrei Runov,Colin Forsyth
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2017-10-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781119216513

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Dawn-Dusk Asymmetries in Planetary Plasma Environments by Stein Haaland,Andrei Runov,Colin Forsyth Pdf

Dawn­Dusk Asymmetries in Planetary Plasma Environments Dawn-dusk asymmetries are ubiquitous features of the plasma environment of many of the planets in our solar system. They occur when a particular process or feature is more pronounced at one side of a planet than the other. For example, recent observations indicate that Earth's magnetopause is thicker at dawn than at dusk. Likewise, auroral breakups at Earth are more likely to occur in the pre-midnight than post-midnight sectors. Increasing availability of remotely sensed and in situ measurements of planetary ionospheres, magnetospheres and their interfaces to the solar wind have revealed significant and persistent dawn-dusk asymmetries. As yet there is no consensus regarding the source of many of these asymmetries, nor the physical mechanisms by which they are produced and maintained. Volume highlights include: A comprehensive and updated overview of current knowledge about dawn-dusk asymmetries in the plasma environments of planets in our solar system and the mechanisms behind them Valuable contributions from internationally recognized experts, covering both observations, simulations and theories discussing all important aspects of dawn-dusk asymmetries Space weather effects are caused by processes in space, mainly the magnetotail, and can be highly localized on ground. Knowing where the source, i.e., where dawn-dusk location is will allow for a better prediction of where the effects on ground will be most pronounced Covering both observational and theoretical aspects of dawn dusk asymmetries, Dawn­-Dusk Asymmetries in Planetary Plasma Environments will be a valuable resource for academic researchers in space physics, planetary science, astrophysics, physics, geophysics and earth science.

Author : George V. Khazanov
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 593 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2010-10-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781441967978

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Kinetic Theory of the Inner Magnetospheric Plasma by George V. Khazanov Pdf

The inner magnetosphere plasma is a very unique composition of different plasma particles and waves. It covers a huge energy plasma range with spatial and time variations of many orders of magnitude. In such a situation, the kinetic approach is the key element, and the starting point of the theoretical description of this plasma phenomena which requires a dedicated book to this particular area of research.

Author : Jean-Andre Sauvaud,Zdenek Nemecek
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 335 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2006-05-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781402027680

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Multiscale Processes in the Earth's Magnetosphere: From Interball to Cluster by Jean-Andre Sauvaud,Zdenek Nemecek Pdf

The past forty years of space research have seen a substantial improvement in our understanding of the Earth’s magnetosphere and its coupling with the solar wind and interplanetary magnetic ?eld (IMF). The magnetospheric str- ture has been mapped and major processes determining this structure have been de?ned. However, the picture obtained is too often static. We know how the magnetosphere forms via the interaction of the solar wind and IMF with the Earth’s magnetic ?eld. We can describe the steady state for various upstream conditions but do not really understand the dynamic processes leading from one state to another. The main dif?culty is that the magnetosphere is a comp- cated system with many time constants ranging from fractions of a second to days and the system rarely attains a steady state. Two decades ago, it became clear that further progress would require multi-point measurements. Since then, two multi-spacecraft missions have been launched — INTERBALL in 1995/96 and CLUSTER II in 2000. The objectives of these missions d- fered but were complementary: While CLUSTER is adapted to meso-scale processes, INTERBALL observed larger spatial and temporal scales. However, the number of papers taking advantage of both missions simul- neously is rather small.

Author : Romain Maggiolo,Nicolas André,Hiroshi Hasegawa,Daniel T. Welling
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 800 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2021-04-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781119829980

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Space Physics and Aeronomy, Magnetospheres in the Solar System by Romain Maggiolo,Nicolas André,Hiroshi Hasegawa,Daniel T. Welling Pdf

Überblick über den aktuellen Wissensstand und künftige Forschungsrichtungen in der Magnetosphärenphysik In den sechs Jahrzehnten seit der Einführung des Begriffs ?Magnetosphäre? sind über den magnetisierten Raum, der jeden Körper in unserem Sonnensystem umgibt, viele Theorien entstanden und viele Erkenntnisse gewonnen worden. Jede Magnetosphäre ist einzigartig und verhält sich doch entsprechend den universellen physikalischen Vorgängen. Der Band ?Magnetospheres in the Solar System? enthält Beiträge von Experten für Experimentalphysik, theoretische Physik und numerische Modellierung, die einen Überblick über verschiedene Magnetosphären vermitteln, von der winzigen Magnetosphäre des Merkur bis zu den gewaltigen planetarischen Magnetosphären von Jupiter und Saturn. Das Werk bietet insbesondere: * Einen kompakten Überblick über die Geschichte der Magnetosphäre, ihre Grundsätze und Gleichungen * Eine Zusammenfassung der grundlegenden Prozesse in der Magnetospährenphysik * Instrumente und Techniken zur Untersuchung von Prozessen in der Magnetosphäre * Eine besondere Schwerpunktsetzung auf die Magnetosphäre der Erde und ihre Dynamik * Eine Darstellung der planetaren Magnetfelder und Magnetosphären im gesamten Sonnensystem * Eine Definition der künftigen Forschungsrichtungen in der Magnetosphärenphysik Die Amerikanische Geophysikalische Vereinigung fördert die wissenschaftliche Erforschung der Erde und des Weltraums zum Wohle der Menschheit. In ihren Publikationen werden wissenschaftliche Erkenntnisse veröffentlicht, die Forschern, Studenten und Fachkräften zur Verfügung stehen.

Author : Peterson's
Publisher : Peterson's
Page : 2669 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2011-05-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780768930900

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Graduate Programs in the Physical Sciences, Mathematics, Agricultural Sciences, the Environment & Natural Resources 2011 (Grad 4) by Peterson's Pdf

Peterson's Graduate Programs in the Physical Sciences, Mathematics, Agricultural Sciences, the Environment & Natural Resources contains a wealth of information on colleges and universities that offer graduate work in these exciting fields. The institutions listed include those in the United States and Canada, as well international institutions that are accredited by U.S. accrediting bodies. Up-to-date information, collected through Peterson's Annual Survey of Graduate and Professional Institutions, provides valuable information on degree offerings, professional accreditation, jointly offered degrees, part-time and evening/weekend programs, postbaccalaureate distance degrees, faculty, students, degree requirements, entrance requirements, expenses, financial support, faculty research, and unit head and application contact information. Readers will find helpful links to in-depth descriptions that offer additional detailed information about a specific program or department, faculty members and their research, and much more. In addition, there are valuable articles on financial assistance, the graduate admissions process, advice for international and minority students, and facts about accreditation, with a current list of accrediting agencies.

Author : A. J. Dessler
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 572 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521520061

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Physics of the Jovian Magnetosphere by A. J. Dessler Pdf

A valuable reference work for those doing research in magnetospheric physics and related disciplines.

Author : Billy McCormac
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 453 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401032841

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Particles and Fields in the Magnetosphere by Billy McCormac Pdf

This book contains the lectures presented at the Advanced Study Institute, 'Earth's Particles and Fields, 1969', which was held at the University of California, Santa Barbara, during the period August 4 through 15, 1969. One hundred seventy persons from twelve different countries attended the Institute. The authors and the publisher have made a special effort for rapid publication of an up-to-date status of the particles and fields in the earth's magnetosphere, which is an ever changing research area. Special thanks are due to the lecturers for their diligent preparation and excellent presentations. The individual lectures and the published papers were deliberately limited; the author's cooperation in conforming to these specifications is greatly appreciated. The contents of the book are organized by subject area rather than in the order in which papers were presented during the Institute. Many thanks are due to Drs. Kinsey Anderson, Sam Bame, Leverett Davis, Gilbert Mead, Harry Elliot, Kenneth Behannon, Reimar Lust, A. W. Schardt, Carl-Gunne Eilthammar, and Martin Walt who served as session chairmen during the Institute and contributed greatly to its success by skillfully directing the discussion period in a stimulating manner after each lecture. Dr. Martin Walt and the Summary Panel worked hard to prepare an excellent summary of various aspects of particles and fields in the magnetosphere at the end of the Institute.

Author : Richard D. Hazeltine,F. Waelbroeck
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : SCIENCE
ISBN : 042950280X

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The Framework of Plasma Physics by Richard D. Hazeltine,F. Waelbroeck Pdf

"Plasma physics is a necessary part of our understanding of stellar and galactic structure. It determines the magnetospheric environment of the earth and other planets; it forms the research frontier in such areas as nuclear fusion, advanced accelerators, and high power lasers; and its applications to various industrial processes (such as computer chip manufacture) are rapidly increasing. It is thus a subject with a long list of scientific and technological applications. This book provides the scientific background for understanding such applications, but it emphasizes something else: the intrinsic scientific interest of the plasma state. It attempts to develop an understanding of this state, and of plasma behavior, as thoroughly and systematically as possible. The book was written with the graduate student in mind, but most of the material would also fit into an upper-level undergraduate course."--Provided by publisher.

Author : Mari Paz Miralles,Jorge Sánchez Almeida
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 379 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2011-01-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789048197873

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The Sun, the Solar Wind, and the Heliosphere by Mari Paz Miralles,Jorge Sánchez Almeida Pdf

This volume represents the state of the art of the science covered by the International Association of Geomagnetism and Aeronomy (IAGA) Division IV: Solar Wind and Interplanetary Field. It contains a collection of contributions by top experts addressing and reviewing a variety of topics included under the umbrella of the division. It covers subjects that extend from the interior of the Sun to the heliopause, and from the study of physical processes in the Sun and the solar wind plasma to space weather forecasts. The book is organized in 6 parts: the solar interior, the solar atmosphere, the heliosphere, heliophysical processes, radio emissions, and coordinated science in the Sun-Earth system. In addition, we highlight some of the results presented during the IAGA Division IV symposia in the 11th Scientific Assembly of IAGA in Sopron, Hungary, on 23-30 August 2009, which was planned simultaneously with this book.

Author : Simon Wing,Lauri Holappa,Joseph E Borovsky,Olga V. Khabarova
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2023-07-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782832528174

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Solar wind - Magnetosphere interaction by Simon Wing,Lauri Holappa,Joseph E Borovsky,Olga V. Khabarova Pdf