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Space Physics An Introduction to Plasmas and Particles in the Heliosphere and Magnetospheres

The phenomena of space physics are complex and their understanding often requires the integration of different concepts. To help the beginner, this book uses a new methodolo- gical approach. The first chapters introduce simple concepts of plasma physics and describe where these can be applied in spa...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Kallenrode, May-Britt
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 2001, 2001
Edition:2nd ed. 2001
Series:Advanced Texts in Physics
Subjects:
Atoms
Atomic, Molecular And Chemical Physics
Astronomy / Observations
Space Physics
Astronomy, Observations And Techniques
Astrophysics
Molecules
Solar System
Online Access:
Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Charged Particles in Electromagnetic Fields
  • 3. Magnetohydrodynamics
  • 4. Plasma Waves
  • 5. Kinetic Theory
  • 6. Sun and Solar Wind: Plasmas in the Heliosphere
  • 7. Energetic Particles in the Heliosphere
  • 8. The Terrestrial Magnetosphere
  • 9. Planetary Magnetospheres
  • 10. Solar—Terrestrial Relationships
  • 11. Instrumentation
  • A.1 List of Symbols
  • A.2 Useful Equations in the SI and cgs System
  • A.3 Useful Relations
  • A.3.1 Vector Calculus
  • A.3.2 Cylindrical Coordinates
  • A.3.3 Spherical Coordinates
  • A.4 Useful Numbers
  • A.4.1 Fundamental Constants
  • A.4.2 Numbers in Plasmas
  • References

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