Space Physics An Introduction to Plasmas and Particles in the Heliosphere and Magnetospheres
Space is a large natural plasma laboratory offering a wealth of phenomena which range from the simple to the highly complex and non-linear. This book begins with an introduction to basic principles such as single-particle motion, magnetohydrodynamics and plasma waves. It incorporates these concepts...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Berlin, Heidelberg
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
2004, 2004
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| Edition: | 3rd ed. 2004 |
| Series: | Advanced Texts in Physics
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| Collection: | Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- I Plasmas: The Basics
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Charged Particles in Electromagnetic Fields
- 3 Magnetohydrodynamics
- 4 Plasma Waves
- 5 Kinetic Theory
- II Space Plasmas
- 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
- III The Methods
- 11 Instrumentation
- 12 Science in a Complex Environment
- A.1 List of Symbols
- A.2 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
- A.4.3 Conversion of Units
- A.5 Useful Internet Resources
- A.5.1 Space Physics — General
- A.5.2 Textbooks and other Educational Material
- A.5.3 Missions
- A.5.4 The Sun
- A.5.5 Solar—Terrestrial Relationships
- A.5.6 Aurorae
- A.5.7 Data
- References