Space Physics: An Introduction to Plasmas and Particles in the Heliosphere and Magnetospheres (Advanced Texts in Physics : Physics and Astronomy Online Library)
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Book Description
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 methodological approach. The first chapters introduce simple concepts of plasma physics and describe where these can be applied in space physics. Subsequent chapters are devoted to more complex observations, interpreted in terms of the concepts introduced earlier. New, more difficult, concepts are introduced as they are required. Thus 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. 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.
Book Info
Uses a new methodological approach to discuss phenomena in space physics. Begins simple with basic concepts of plasma physics, and quickly moves into more advanced observations. Updated and extended, featuring numerous exercises and problems, 177 figures, and 11 tables. Previous edition not cited.
Space Physics: An Introduction to Plasmas and Particles in the Heliosphere and Magnetospheres (Advanced Texts in Physics : Physics and Astronomy Online Library),May-Britt Kallenrode,Springer,3540412492,Astronomy - General,Astrophysics & Space Science,Cosmic Physics,Heliosphere (Astrophysics),Magnetosphere,Physics,Plasma (Ionized gases),Plasma Physics,Science,Science/Mathematics,Space plasmas
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