Multi Scale Dynamical Processes In Space And Astrophysical Plasmas

Author : Manfred P. Leubner,Zoltán Vörös
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2012-08-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642304422

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Multi-scale Dynamical Processes in Space and Astrophysical Plasmas by Manfred P. Leubner,Zoltán Vörös Pdf

Magnetized plasmas in the universe exhibit complex dynamical behavior over a huge range of scales. The fundamental mechanisms of energy transport, redistribution and conversion occur at multiple scales. The driving mechanisms often include energy accumulation, free-energy-excited relaxation processes, dissipation and self-organization. The plasma processes associated with energy conversion, transport and self-organization, such as magnetic reconnection, instabilities, linear and nonlinear waves, wave-particle interactions, dynamo processes, turbulence, heating, diffusion and convection represent fundamental physical effects. They demonstrate similar dynamical behavior in near-Earth space, on the Sun, in the heliosphere and in astrophysical environments. 'Multi-scale Dynamical Processes in Space and Astrophysical Plasmas' presents the proceedings of the International Astrophysics Forum Alpbach 2011. The contributions discuss the latest advances in the exploration of dynamical behavior in space plasmas environments, including comprehensive approaches to theoretical, experimental and numerical aspects. The book will appeal to researchers and students in the fields of physics, space and astrophysics, solar physics, geophysics and planetary science.

Author : Manfred P. Leubner,Zoltán Vörös
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2012-08-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642304415

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Multi-scale Dynamical Processes in Space and Astrophysical Plasmas by Manfred P. Leubner,Zoltán Vörös Pdf

Magnetized plasmas in the universe exhibit complex dynamical behavior over a huge range of scales. The fundamental mechanisms of energy transport, redistribution and conversion occur at multiple scales. The driving mechanisms often include energy accumulation, free-energy-excited relaxation processes, dissipation and self-organization. The plasma processes associated with energy conversion, transport and self-organization, such as magnetic reconnection, instabilities, linear and nonlinear waves, wave-particle interactions, dynamo processes, turbulence, heating, diffusion and convection represent fundamental physical effects. They demonstrate similar dynamical behavior in near-Earth space, on the Sun, in the heliosphere and in astrophysical environments. 'Multi-scale Dynamical Processes in Space and Astrophysical Plasmas' presents the proceedings of the International Astrophysics Forum Alpbach 2011. The contributions discuss the latest advances in the exploration of dynamical behavior in space plasmas environments, including comprehensive approaches to theoretical, experimental and numerical aspects. The book will appeal to researchers and students in the fields of physics, space and astrophysics, solar physics, geophysics and planetary science.

Author : Andre Balogh,Andrei Bykov,Jonathan Eastwood,Jelle Kaastra
Publisher : Springer
Page : 357 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2016-02-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781493935475

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Multi-scale Structure Formation and Dynamics in Cosmic Plasmas by Andre Balogh,Andrei Bykov,Jonathan Eastwood,Jelle Kaastra Pdf

This book offers eleven coordinated reviews on multi-scale structure formation in cosmic plasmas in the Universe. Observations and theories of plasma structures are presented in all relevant astrophysical contexts, from the Earth’s magnetosphere through heliospheric and galactic scales to clusters of galaxies and the large scale structure of the Universe. Basic processes in cosmic plasmas starting from electric currents and the helicity concept governing the dynamics of magnetic structures in planet magnetospheres, stellar winds, and relativistic plasma outflows like pulsar wind nebulae and Active Galactic Nuclei jets are covered. The multi-wavelength view from the radio to gamma-rays with modern high resolution telescopes discussed in the book reveals a beautiful and highly informative picture of both coherent and chaotic plasma structures tightly connected by strong mutual influence. The authors are all leading scientists in their fields, making this book an authoritative, up‐to‐date and enduring contribution to astrophysics.

Author : Jörg Büchner
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 427 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2023-03-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783031118708

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Space and Astrophysical Plasma Simulation by Jörg Büchner Pdf

This book is a collection of contributions covering the major subjects in numerical simulation of space and astrophysical plasma. It introduces the different approaches and methods to model plasma, the necessary computational codes, and applications in the field. The book is rooted in the previous work Space Plasma Simulation (Springer, 2003) and includes the latest developments. It is divided into three parts and all chapters start with an introduction motivating the topic and its use in research and ends with a discussion of its applications. The chapters of the first part contain tutorials of the different basic approaches needed to perform space plasma simulations. This part is particularly useful for graduate students to master the subject. The second part presents more advanced materials for students and researchers who already work with pre-existing codes but want to implement the recent progresses made in the field. The last part of the book discusses developments in the area for researchers who are actively working on advanced simulation approaches like higher order schemes and artificial intelligence, agent-based technologies for multiscale and multi-dimensional systems, which represent the recent innovative contributions made in space plasma research.

Author : S. Curtis
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Magnetosphere
ISBN : NASA:31769000635394

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The Magnetospheric Multiscale Mission...Resolving Fundamental Processes in Space Plasmas by S. Curtis Pdf

The Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS) mission is a multiple-spacecraft Solar-Terrestrial Probe designed to study the microphysics of magnetic reconnection, charged particle acceleration, and turbulence in key boundary regions of Earth's magnetosphere. These three processes, which control the flow of energy, mass, and momentum within and across plasma boundaries, occur throughout the universe and are fundamental to our understanding of astrophysical and solar system plasmas.

Author : Alexander S. Lipatov
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 411 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2013-04-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783662050125

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The Hybrid Multiscale Simulation Technology by Alexander S. Lipatov Pdf

A comprehensive description of hybrid plasma simulation models providing a very useful summary and guide to the vast literature on this topic.

Author : Marian Lazar,Horst Fichtner
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2021-12-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030826239

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Kappa Distributions by Marian Lazar,Horst Fichtner Pdf

This book presents recent results on the modelling of space plasmas with Kappa distributions and their interpretation. Hot and dilute space plasmas most often do not reach thermal equilibrium, their dynamics being essentially conditioned by the kinetic effects of plasma particles, i.e., electrons, protons, and heavier ions. Deviations from thermal equilibrium shown by these plasma particles are often described by Kappa distributions. Although well-known, these distributions are still controversial in achieving a statistical characterization and a physical interpretation of non-equilibrium plasmas. The results of the Kappa modelling presented here mark a significant progress with respect to all these aspects and open perspectives to understanding the high-resolution data collected by the new generation of telescopes and spacecraft missions. The book is directed to the large community of plasma astrophysics, including graduate students and specialists from associated disciplines, given the palette of the proposed topics reaching from applications to the solar atmosphere and the solar wind, via linear and quasilinear modelling of multi-species plasmas and waves within, to the fundamental physics of nonequilibrium plasmas.

Author : A.T.Y. Lui,Y. Kamide,G. Consolini
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 527 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2005-07-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780080457697

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Multiscale Coupling of Sun-Earth Processes by A.T.Y. Lui,Y. Kamide,G. Consolini Pdf

Many approaches exist for scientific investigations and space research is no exception. The early approach during which each space plasma region within the Sun-Earth system was investigated separately with physics-based tools has now progressed to encompass investigations on coupling between these regions. Ample evidence now exists indicating the dynamic processes in these regions exhibit disturbances over a wide range of scales both in time and space. This new reckoning naturally leads to an emerging perspective of probing these natural phenomena with concepts and tools developed in modern statistical mechanics for physical processes governing the evolution of out-of-equilibrium and complex systems. These new developments have prompted a topical conference on Sun-Earth connection, held on February 9-13, 2004 at Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, USA, with the goal of promoting interactions among scientists practicing the traditional physics-based approach and those utilizing modern statistical techniques. This monograph is a product of this conference, a compilation of thirty-nine articles assembled into seven chapters: (1) multiscale features in complexity dynamics, (2) space storms, (3) magnetospheric substorms, (4) turbulence and magnetic reconnection, (5) modeling and coupling of space phenomena, (6) techniques for multiscale space plasma problems, and (7) present and future multiscale space missions. These articles show a diversity of space phenomena exhibiting scale free characteristics, intermittency, and non-Gaussian distributions of probability density function of fluctuations in the physical parameters of the Sun-Earth system. The scope covers the latest observations, theories, simulations, and techniques on the multiscale nature of Sun-Earth phenomena and underscores the usefulness in cross-disciplinary exchange needed to unravel the underlying physical processes, which may eventually lead to a possible unified description and prediction for space disturbances. * Extensive collection of state-of-the-art papers on multiscale coupling of Sun-Earth Processes * Present and future multiscale space missions * New techniques and models for performing multiscale analysis

Author : Patrick H. Diamond,Xavier Garbet,Philippe Ghendrih
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789814291545

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Relaxation Dynamics in Laboratory and Astrophysical Plasmas by Patrick H. Diamond,Xavier Garbet,Philippe Ghendrih Pdf

This invaluable book provides a unique opportunity to embrace the complex and fascinating theory of relaxation processes in magnetized plasmas, both in astrophysics and in controlled fusion plasmas. The subjects range from dynamo and reconnection processes in magneto-hydrodynamics and electromagnetic turbulence to fast transport events in self-organized turbulence. Such phenomena, recognized as key bolts in our present understanding, turn out to be extremely challenging for theoretical models. This book efficiently helps to bridge our understanding and description of such processes, analogously observed in laboratory and astrophysical plasmas.

Author : André Balogh,Andrei Bykov,Peter Cargill,Richard Dendy,Thierry Dudok de Wit,John Raymond
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 631 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2014-01-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781489974136

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Microphysics of Cosmic Plasmas by André Balogh,Andrei Bykov,Peter Cargill,Richard Dendy,Thierry Dudok de Wit,John Raymond Pdf

Presents a comprehensive review of physical processes in astrophysical plasmas. This title presents a review of the detailed aspects of the physical processes that underlie the observed properties, structures and dynamics of cosmic plasmas. An assessment of the status of understanding of microscale processes in all astrophysical collisionless plasmas is provided. The topics discussed include turbulence in astrophysical and solar system plasmas as a phenomenological description of their dynamic properties on all scales; observational, theoretical and modelling aspects of collisionless magnetic reconnection; the formation and dynamics of shock waves; and a review and assessment of microprocesses, such as the hierarchy of plasma instabilities, non-local and non-diffusive transport processes and ionisation and radiation processes. In addition, some of the lessons that have been learned from the extensive existing knowledge of laboratory plasmas as applied to astrophysical problems are also covered. This volume is aimed at graduate students and researchers active in the areas of cosmic plasmas and space science. Originally published in Space Science Reviews journal, Vol. 278/2-4, 2013.

Author : David Burgess,Manfred Scholer
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 367 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2015-07-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780521514590

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Collisionless Shocks in Space Plasmas by David Burgess,Manfred Scholer Pdf

An engaging introduction to collisionless shocks in space plasmas, presenting a complete review, from first principles to current research.

Author : Giuseppe Bertin,Daniela Farina,Roberto Pozzoli
Publisher : American Institute of Physics
Page : 482 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2004-03-26
Category : Science
ISBN : UOM:39015058831077

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Plasmas in the Laboratory and in the Universe by Giuseppe Bertin,Daniela Farina,Roberto Pozzoli Pdf

The volume illustrates the State of the art and new directions in plasma physics, space physics, and astrophysics. It covers several hot topics of interdisciplinary interest where progress is made by the use of joint expertise. It summarizes an unusually lively symposium that has gathered world experts with a broad spectrum of research interests. Interdisciplinary meetings at the border between plasma physics and astrophysics are becoming increasingly important. In the recent past, several proceedings volumes have been devoted to astrophysical plasmas. This volume has the unique feature of being professional but not specialized, because it covers an unusually broad spectrum of topics under the common theme of the study of complex and collective phenomena in macroscopic systems, from the scale of laboratory plasma experiments to the scale of the universe. Included are: - basic plasma processes - space plasmas, planetary plasmas, and the heliosphere - solar and stellar plasmas - plasmas around compact objects - plasmas in galaxies - plasmas in clusters of galaxies - cosmological plasmas - testing plasma astrophysics in the laboratory

Author : Loukas Vlahos,Peter Cargill
Publisher : Springer
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2009-06-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642002106

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Turbulence in Space Plasmas by Loukas Vlahos,Peter Cargill Pdf

Over the years, many leading European graduate schools in the field of astrophysical and space plasmas have operated within the framework of the research network, "Theory, Observations, and Simulations in Turbulence in Space Plasmas." This text is a set of lectures and tutorial reviews culled from the relevant work of all those schools. It emphasizes applications on solar coronae, solar flares, and the solar wind. In bridging the gap between standard textbook material and state-of-the-art research, this text offers a broad flavor to postgraduate and postdoctoral students just coming to the field. And because of its unique mix, it will also be useful to lecturers looking for advanced teaching material for their seminars and courses.

Author : Andreas Keiling,Dong-Hun Lee,Valery Nakariakov
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 524 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2016-04-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781119054955

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Low-Frequency Waves in Space Plasmas by Andreas Keiling,Dong-Hun Lee,Valery Nakariakov Pdf

Low-frequency waves in space plasmas have been studied for several decades, and our knowledge gain has been incremental with several paradigm-changing leaps forward. In our solar system, such waves occur in the ionospheres and magnetospheres of planets, and around our Moon. They occur in the solar wind, and more recently, they have been confirmed in the Sun’s atmosphere as well. The goal of wave research is to understand their generation, their propagation, and their interaction with the surrounding plasma. Low-frequency Waves in Space Plasmas presents a concise and authoritative up-to-date look on where wave research stands: What have we learned in the last decade? What are unanswered questions? While in the past waves in different astrophysical plasmas have been largely treated in separate books, the unique feature of this monograph is that it covers waves in many plasma regions, including: Waves in geospace, including ionosphere and magnetosphere Waves in planetary magnetospheres Waves at the Moon Waves in the solar wind Waves in the solar atmosphere Because of the breadth of topics covered, this volume should appeal to a broad community of space scientists and students, and it should also be of interest to astronomers/astrophysicists who are studying space plasmas beyond our Solar System.

Author : Christopher H. K. Chen,Alberto Fairén,Jonathan Eastwood,Olga V. Khabarova,Georgios Balasis,Rudolf A. Treumann,Philip J. Erickson,Nuno C. Santos,Steve B. Howell,Matthew Parry,Daniel Hestroffer,Yanxia Zhang,Majdi Hochlaf,Ankan Das,Ryan C. Fortenberry,David Leisawitz,Lucia Kleint,Mauro D’Onofrio,Milan S. Dimitrijevic,Joseph M. Trigo-Rodiguez,Carrie Anderson,Zhonghua Yao,Chunshan Lin,Nadja S. Magalhaes,Guillem Domenech
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 435 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2024-05-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782832549360

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Reviews in astronomy and space sciences by Christopher H. K. Chen,Alberto Fairén,Jonathan Eastwood,Olga V. Khabarova,Georgios Balasis,Rudolf A. Treumann,Philip J. Erickson,Nuno C. Santos,Steve B. Howell,Matthew Parry,Daniel Hestroffer,Yanxia Zhang,Majdi Hochlaf,Ankan Das,Ryan C. Fortenberry,David Leisawitz,Lucia Kleint,Mauro D’Onofrio,Milan S. Dimitrijevic,Joseph M. Trigo-Rodiguez,Carrie Anderson,Zhonghua Yao,Chunshan Lin,Nadja S. Magalhaes,Guillem Domenech Pdf