Plasma Turbulence In The Solar System

Author : Yasuhito Narita
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2012-01-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642256660

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Plasma Turbulence in the Solar System by Yasuhito Narita Pdf

Dynamics of astrophysical systems is often described by plasma physics, yet understanding the nature of plasma turbulence remains as a challenge in physics in both theories and experiments. This book is an up-to-date summary and review of recent results in research on waves and turbulence in near-Earth space plasma turbulence, obtained by Cluster, the multi-spacecraft mission. Spatial and temporal structures of solar wind turbulence as well as its interaction with the bow shock ahead of the Earth are presented using Cluster data. The book presents (1) historical developments, (2) theoretical background of plasma physics, turbulence theories, and the plasma physical picture of the solar system, (3) analysis methods for multi-spacecraft data, (4) results of Cluster data analysis, and (5) impacts on astrophysics and Earth sciences.

Author : Roberto Bruno,Vincenzo Carbone
Publisher : Springer
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2016-10-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319434407

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Turbulence in the Solar Wind by Roberto Bruno,Vincenzo Carbone Pdf

This book provides an overview of solar wind turbulence from both the theoretical and observational perspective. It argues that the interplanetary medium offers the best opportunity to directly study turbulent fluctuations in collisionless plasmas. In fact, during expansion, the solar wind evolves towards a state characterized by large-amplitude fluctuations in all observed parameters, which resembles, at least at large scales, the well-known hydrodynamic turbulence. This text starts with historical references to past observations and experiments on turbulent flows. It then introduces the Navier-Stokes equations for a magnetized plasma whose low-frequency turbulence evolution is described within the framework of the MHD approximation. It also considers the scaling of plasma and magnetic field fluctuations and the study of nonlinear energy cascades within the same framework. It reports observations of turbulence in the ecliptic and at high latitude, treating Alfvénic and compressive fluctuations separately in order to explain the transport of mass, momentum and energy during the expansion. Further, existing models are compared with direct observations in the heliosphere. The problem of self-similar and anomalous fluctuations in the solar wind is then addressed using tools provided by dynamical system theory and discussed on the basis of available models and observations. The book highlights observations of Yaglom’s law in solar wind turbulence, which is one of the most important findings in fully developed turbulence and directly related to the long-lasting and still unsolved problem of solar wind plasma heating. Lastly, it includes a short chapter dedicated to the kinetic range of fluctuations, which has recently been receiving more attention from the space plasma community, since this is inherently related to turbulent energy dissipation and consequent plasma heating. It particularly focuses on the nature and role of the fluctuations populating this frequency range, and discusses several model predictions and recent observational findings in this context.

Author : Loukas Vlahos,Peter Cargill
Publisher : Springer
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 51,8 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 : Rainer Schwenn,Eckart Marsch
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2013-06-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642753640

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Physics of the Inner Heliosphere II by Rainer Schwenn,Eckart Marsch Pdf

Physics of the Inner Heliosphere gives for the first time a comprehensive and complete summary of our knowledge of the inner solar system. Using data collected over more than 11 years by the HELIOS twin solar probes, one of the most successful ventures in unmanned space exploration, the authors have compiled six extensive reviews of the physical processes of the inner heliosphere and their relation to the solar atmosphere. Researchers and advanced students in space and plasma physics, astronomy, and solar physics will be surprised to see just how closely the heliosphere is tied to, and how sensitively it depends on, the sun. Volume 2 deals with particles, waves, and turbulence, with chapters on: - magnetic clouds - interplanetary clouds - the solar wind plasma and MHD turbulence - waves and instabilities - energetic particles in the inner solar system

Author : May-Britt Kallenrode
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 487 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2013-03-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783662099599

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Space Physics by May-Britt Kallenrode Pdf

Observations and physical concepts are interwoven to give basic explanations of phenomena and also show the limitations in these explanations and identify some fundamental questions. Compared to conventional plasma physics textbooks this book focuses on the concepts relevant in the large-scale space plasmas. It combines basic concepts with current research and new observations in interplanetary space and in the magnetospheres. Graduate students and young researchers starting to work in this special field of science, will find the numerous references to review articles as well as important original papers helpful to orientate themselves in the literature. Emphasis is on energetic particles and their interaction with the plasma as examples for non-thermal phenomena, shocks and their role in particle acceleration as examples for non-linear phenomena. This second edition has been updated and extended. Improvements include: the use of SI units; addition of recent results from SOHO and Ulysses; improved treatment of the magnetosphere as a dynamic phenomenon; text restructured to provide a closer coupling between basic physical concepts and observed complex phenomena.

Author : Louis J. Lanzerotti,Charles F. Kennel,Eugene Newman Parker
Publisher : North-Holland
Page : 438 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Science
ISBN : STANFORD:36105000885397

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Solar System Plasma Processes by Louis J. Lanzerotti,Charles F. Kennel,Eugene Newman Parker Pdf

Author : Yan Yang
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Energy transfer
ISBN : 981138150X

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Energy Transfer and Dissipation in Plasma Turbulence by Yan Yang Pdf

This book revisits the long-standing puzzle of cross-scale energy transfer and dissipation in plasma turbulence and introduces new perspectives based on both magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) and Vlasov models. The classical energy cascade scenario is key in explaining the heating of corona and solar wind. By employing a high-resolution hybrid (compact finite difference & WENO) scheme, the book studies the features of compressible MHD cascade in detail, for example, in order to approximate a real plasma cascade as "Kolmogorov-like" and to understand features that go beyond the usual simplified theories based on incompressible models. When approaching kinetic scales where plasma effects must be considered, it uses an elementary analysis of the Vlasov-Maxwell equations to help identify the channels through which energy transfer must be dissipated. In addition, it shows that the pressure-strain interaction is of great significance in producing internal energy. This analysis, in contrast to many other recent studies, does not make assumptions about wave-modes, instability or other specific mechanisms responsible for the dynamics - the results are direct consequences of the Vlasov-Maxwell system of equations. This is an important step toward understanding dissipation in turbulent collisionless plasma in space and astrophysics.

Author : Yan Yang
Publisher : Springer
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2019-05-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789811381492

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Energy Transfer and Dissipation in Plasma Turbulence by Yan Yang Pdf

This book revisits the long-standing puzzle of cross-scale energy transfer and dissipation in plasma turbulence and introduces new perspectives based on both magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) and Vlasov models. The classical energy cascade scenario is key in explaining the heating of corona and solar wind. By employing a high-resolution hybrid (compact finite difference & WENO) scheme, the book studies the features of compressible MHD cascade in detail, for example, in order to approximate a real plasma cascade as “Kolmogorov-like” and to understand features that go beyond the usual simplified theories based on incompressible models. When approaching kinetic scales where plasma effects must be considered, it uses an elementary analysis of the Vlasov–Maxwell equations to help identify the channels through which energy transfer must be dissipated. In addition, it shows that the pressure–strain interaction is of great significance in producing internal energy. This analysis, in contrast to many other recent studies, does not make assumptions about wave-modes, instability or other specific mechanisms responsible for the dynamics – the results are direct consequences of the Vlasov–Maxwell system of equations. This is an important step toward understanding dissipation in turbulent collisionless plasma in space and astrophysics.

Author : National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Space Studies Board,Committee on Solar and Space Physics
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2004-05-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309166089

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Plasma Physics of the Local Cosmos by National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Space Studies Board,Committee on Solar and Space Physics Pdf

Solar and space physics is the study of solar system phenomena that occur in the plasma state. Examples include sunspots, the solar wind, planetary magnetospheres, radiation belts, and the aurora. While each is a distinct phenomenon, there are commonalities among them. To help define and systematize these universal aspects of the field of space physics, the National Research Council was asked by NASA's Office of Space Science to provide a scientific assessment and strategy for the study of magnetized plasmas in the solar system. This report presents that assessment. It covers a number of important research goals for solar and space physics. The report is complementary to the NRC report, The Sun to the Earthâ€"and Beyond: A Decadal Research Strategy for Solar and Space Physics, which presents priorities and strategies for future program activities.

Author : Charilaos Skiadas,Ioannis Dimotikalis
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 435 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789814271332

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Topics on Chaotic Systems by Charilaos Skiadas,Ioannis Dimotikalis Pdf

This volume includes the best papers presented at the CHAOS 2008 International Conference on Chaotic Modeling, Simulation and Applications. It provides a valuable collection of new ideas, methods, and techniques in the field of nonlinear dynamics, chaos, fractals and their applications in general science and in engineering sciences. It touches on many fields such as chaos, dynamical systems, nonlinear systems, fractals and chaotic attractors. It also covers mechanics, hydrofluid dynamics, chaos in meteorology and cosmology, Hamiltonian and quantum chaos, chaos in biology and genetics, chaotic control, and chaos in economy and markets, and chaotic simulations; thus, containing cutting-edge interdisciplinary research with high-interest applications. These contributions present new solutions by analyzing the relevant data and through the use of recent advances in different fields, especially in chaotic simulation methods and techniques.

Author : C.-Y. Tu,Eckart Marsch
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2013-06-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401585415

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MHD Structures, Waves and Turbulence in the Solar Wind by C.-Y. Tu,Eckart Marsch Pdf

This is the first book to give a comprehensive overview of recent observational and theoretical results on solar wind structures and fluctuations and magnetohydrodynamic waves and turbulence, preference being given to phenomena in the inner heliosphere. Emphasis is placed on the progress made in the past decade in the understanding of the nature and origin of especially small-scale, compressible and incompressible fluctuations. Turbulence models describing the spatial transport and spectral transfer of the fluctuations in the inner heliosphere are discussed. Intermittency of solar wind fluctuations and their statistical distributions are investigated. Studies of the heating and acceleration effects of the turbulence on the background wind are critically surveyed. Finally, open questions concerning the origin, nature and evolution of the fluctuations are listed, and perspectives for future research are outlined. The book is for graduate students and researchers in the field. Other target groups are scientists and professionals interested in space plasma physics and/or MHD turbulence.

Author : National Research Council (U.S.). Space Science Board
Publisher : National Academies
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Magnetohydrodynamics
ISBN : NAP:12647

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Space Plasma Physics by National Research Council (U.S.). Space Science Board Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Artificial satellites
ISBN : UIUC:30112104412678

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Solar Probe by Anonim Pdf

Author : Rainer Schwenn,Eckart Marsch
Publisher : Springer
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1991-07-30
Category : Science
ISBN : UOM:39015021567220

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Physics of the Inner Heliosphere II by Rainer Schwenn,Eckart Marsch Pdf

Physics of the Inner Heliosphere gives for the first time a comprehensive and complete summary of our knowledge of the inner solar system. Using data collected over more than 11 years by the HELIOS twin solar probes, one of the most successful ventures in unmanned space exploration, the authors have compiled six extensive reviews of the physical processes of the inner heliosphere and their relation to the solar atmosphere. Researchers and advanced students in space and plasma physics, astronomy, and solar physics will be surprised to see just how closely the heliosphere is tied to, and how sensitively it depends on, the sun. Volume 2 deals with particles, waves, and turbulence, with chapters on: - magnetic clouds - interplanetary clouds - the solar wind plasma and MHD turbulence - waves and instabilities - energetic particles in the inner solar system

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Heliosphere (Astrophysics)
ISBN : 0387520813

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Physics of the Inner Heliosphere: Particles, waves, and turbulence by Anonim Pdf