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The means by which some electrons acquire kinetic energies greatly exceeding those of their source in the atmosphere of Earth and the sun and other stars is an intriguing mystery. Evidence of acceleration appears in the displays of the aurora, in the existence of the Van Allen radiation belts and solar winds, in solar flares and in cosmic radiation. This text draws together and puts into perspective all of these problems beginning with the physical principles involved and descriptions of the various environments within which the acceleration takes place. It explores acceleration at the terrestrial bow shock, at comet-like ion-injection events in the solar wind, at natural events in the near-Earth solar wind, at the terrestrial magnetopause, within the magnetosphere, at the sun and in cosmic space.

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Author:   D Bryant
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Institute of Physics Publishing
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.40cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.725kg
ISBN:  

9780750305334

ISBN 10:   0750305339
Pages:   340
Publication Date:   01 October 1998
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Here are some selections from the excellent reviews which appeared in scientific journals in the areas of geophysics, space physics, plasma physics and astronomy. This is a delightful book. The first chapter alone provides the reader with quite a good conceptual grasp of classical mechanics as it applies to space plasma research. Bryant has taken good advantage of the present opportunity to put his concept of auroral electron acceleration firmly on record, and I think the community will benefit from seeing his thoughts on this matter systematically expressed. I recommend the book highly. I think it is instructive, informative, and (of course) provocative. ....the community should thank him for having written it.. Eos, Transactions of the American Geophysical Union. [The book] is to be recommended to anyone interested in electron acceleration anywhere between himself and the sun. The first chapter can be enjoyed by almost any classical physicist. Journal of Plasma Physics This book has a very welcome 'hands-on' approach.....Bryant makes the reader think more seriously about wave-particle interactions as a primary acceleration mechanism. His book is an excellent starting point for those about to embark on studies of space science. The Observatory There is much here to consider -- particularly for researchers involved in the field. Astronomy Now The author makes a persuasive case that acceleration in the aurora, and in other plasma environments accessible to in situ measurements, involves some form of wave turbulence. Nuclear Fusion This is a delightful book, in which the author uses mainly words and diagrams to provide clear explanations of a large variety of space plasmatopics ... I recommend this book highly. I think it is instructive, informative, and (of course) provocative ... Duncan Bryants books reveals many valuable insights, and the community should thank him for having written it. Michael Schulz, space Physics Department, Lockheed Martin Advanced Technology Center, Palo Alto in EOS, the newspaper of the Geophysical Sciences ... there is much here to consider - particularly for researchers involved in the field ... the author has taken great care to explain the underlying physics clearly and in detail. .. the existence of such kind of book is very important. Il Nuovo Cimento e some selections from the excellent reviews which appeared in scientific journals in the areas of geophysics, space physics, plasma physics and astronomy. This is a delightful book. The first chapter alone provides the reader with quite a good conceptual grasp of classical mechanics as it applies to space plasma research. Bryant has taken good advantage of the present opportunity to put his concept of auroral electron acceleration firmly on record, and I think the community will benefit from seeing his thoughts on this matter systematically expressed. I recommend the book highly. I think it is instructive, informative, and (of course) provocative. ....the community should thank him for having written it.. Eos, Transactions of the American Geophysical Union. [The book] is to be recommended to anyone interested in electron acceleration anywhere between himself and the sun. The first chapter can be enjoyed by almost any classical physicist. Journal of Plasma Physics This book has a very welcome 'hands-on' approach.....Bryant makes the reader think more seriouslyabout wave-particle interactions as a primary acceleration mechanism. His book is an excellent starting point for those about to embark on studies of space science. The Observatory There is much here to consider -- particularly for researchers involved in the field. Astronomy Now The author makes a persuasive case that acceleration in the aurora, and in other plasma environments accessible to in situ measurements, involves some form of wave turbulence. Nuclear Fusion This is a delightful book, in which the author uses mainly words and diagrams to provide clear explanations of a large variety of space plasma topics ... I recommend this book highly. I think it is instructive, informative, and (of course) provocative ... Duncan Bryants books reveals many valuable insights, and the community should thank him for having written it. Michael Schulz, space Physics Department, Lockheed Martin Advanced Technology Center, Palo Alto in EOS, the newspaper of the Geophysical Sciences ... there is much here to consider - particularly for researchers involved in the field ... the author has taken great care to explain the underlying physics clearly and in detail. .. the existence of such kind of book is very important. Il Nuovo Cimento

"Here are some selections from the excellent reviews which appeared in scientific journals in the areas of geophysics, space physics, plasma physics and astronomy. ""This is a delightful book. The first chapter alone provides the reader with quite a good conceptual grasp of classical mechanics as it applies to space plasma research. Bryant has taken good advantage of the present opportunity to put his concept of auroral electron acceleration firmly on record, and I think the community will benefit from seeing his thoughts on this matter systematically expressed. I recommend the book highly. I think it is instructive, informative, and (of course) provocative. ....the community should thank him for having written it.."" Eos, Transactions of the American Geophysical Union. ""[The book] is to be recommended to anyone interested in electron acceleration anywhere between himself and the sun. The first chapter can be enjoyed by almost any classical physicist."" Journal of Plasma Physics ""This book has a very welcome 'hands-on' approach.....Bryant makes the reader think more seriously about wave-particle interactions as a primary acceleration mechanism. His book is an excellent starting point for those about to embark on studies of space science."" The Observatory ""There is much here to consider -- particularly for researchers involved in the field."" Astronomy Now ""The author makes a persuasive case that acceleration in the aurora, and in other plasma environments accessible to in situ measurements, involves some form of wave turbulence."" Nuclear Fusion ""This is a delightful book, in which the author uses mainly words and diagrams to provide clear explanations of a large variety of space plasma topics ... I recommend this book highly. I think it is instructive, informative, and (of course) provocative ... Duncan Bryants books reveals many valuable insights, and the community should thank him for having written it."" Michael Schulz, space Physics Department, Lockheed Martin Advanced Technology Center, Palo Alto in EOS, the newspaper of the Geophysical Sciences ""...there is much here to consider - particularly for researchers involved in the field ... the author has taken great care to explain the underlying physics clearly and in detail."" "".. the existence of such kind of book is very important"". Il Nuovo Cimento e some selections from the excellent reviews which appeared in scientific journals in the areas of geophysics, space physics, plasma physics and astronomy. ""This is a delightful book. The first chapter alone provides the reader with quite a good conceptual grasp of classical mechanics as it applies to space plasma research. Bryant has taken good advantage of the present opportunity to put his concept of auroral electron acceleration firmly on record, and I think the community will benefit from seeing his thoughts on this matter systematically expressed. I recommend the book highly. I think it is instructive, informative, and (of course) provocative. ....the community should thank him for having written it.."" Eos, Transactions of the American Geophysical Union. ""[The book] is to be recommended to anyone interested in electron acceleration anywhere between himself and the sun. The first chapter can be enjoyed by almost any classical physicist."" Journal of Plasma Physics ""This book has a very welcome 'hands-on' approach.....Bryant makes the reader think more seriously about wave-particle interactions as a primary acceleration mechanism. His book is an excellent starting point for those about to embark on studies of space science."" The Observatory ""There is much here to consider -- particularly for researchers involved in the field."" Astronomy Now ""The author makes a persuasive case that acceleration in the aurora, and in other plasma environments accessible to in situ measurements, involves some form of wave turbulence."" Nuclear Fusion ""This is a delightful book, in which the author uses mainly words and diagrams to provide clear explanations of a large variety of space plasma topics ... I recommend this book highly. I think it is instructive, informative, and (of course) provocative ... Duncan Bryants books reveals many valuable insights, and the community should thank him for having written it."" Michael Schulz, space Physics Department, Lockheed Martin Advanced Technology Center, Palo Alto in EOS, the newspaper of the Geophysical Sciences ""...there is much here to consider - particularly for researchers involved in the field ... the author has taken great care to explain the underlying physics clearly and in detail."" "".. the existence of such kind of book is very important"". Il Nuovo Cimento"

Here are some selections from the excellent reviews which appeared in scientific journals in the areas of geophysics, space physics, plasma physics and astronomy. This is a delightful book. The first chapter alone provides the reader with quite a good conceptual grasp of classical mechanics as it applies to space plasma research. Bryant has taken good advantage of the present opportunity to put his concept of auroral electron acceleration firmly on record, and I think the community will benefit from seeing his thoughts on this matter systematically expressed. I recommend the book highly. I think it is instructive, informative, and (of course) provocative. ....the community should thank him for having written it.. Eos, Transactions of the American Geophysical Union. [The book] is to be recommended to anyone interested in electron acceleration anywhere between himself and the sun. The first chapter can be enjoyed by almost any classical physicist. Journal of Plasma Physics This book has a very welcome 'hands-on' approach.....Bryant makes the reader think more seriously about wave-particle interactions as a primary acceleration mechanism. His book is an excellent starting point for those about to embark on studies of space science. The Observatory There is much here to consider -- particularly for researchers involved in the field. Astronomy Now The author makes a persuasive case that acceleration in the aurora, and in other plasma environments accessible to in situ measurements, involves some form of wave turbulence. Nuclear Fusion This is a delightful book, in which the author uses mainly words and diagrams to provide clear explanations of a large variety of space plasma topics ... I recommend this book highly. I think it is instructive, informative, and (of course) provocative ... Duncan Bryants books reveals many valuable insights, and the community should thank him for having written it. Michael Schulz, space Physics Department, Lockheed Martin Advanced Technology Center, Palo Alto in EOS, the newspaper of the Geophysical Sciences ...there is much here to consider - particularly for researchers involved in the field ... the author has taken great care to explain the underlying physics clearly and in detail. .. the existence of such kind of book is very important . Il Nuovo Cimento e some selections from the excellent reviews which appeared in scientific journals in the areas of geophysics, space physics, plasma physics and astronomy. This is a delightful book. The first chapter alone provides the reader with quite a good conceptual grasp of classical mechanics as it applies to space plasma research. Bryant has taken good advantage of the present opportunity to put his concept of auroral electron acceleration firmly on record, and I think the community will benefit from seeing his thoughts on this matter systematically expressed. I recommend the book highly. I think it is instructive, informative, and (of course) provocative. ....the community should thank him for having written it.. Eos, Transactions of the American Geophysical Union. [The book] is to be recommended to anyone interested in electron acceleration anywhere between himself and the sun. The first chapter can be enjoyed by almost any classical physicist. Journal of Plasma Physics This book has a very welcome 'hands-on' approach.....Bryant makes the reader think more seriously about wave-particle interactions as a primary acceleration mechanism. His book is an excellent starting point for those about to embark on studies of space science. The Observatory There is much here to consider -- particularly for researchers involved in the field. Astronomy Now The author makes a persuasive case that acceleration in the aurora, and in other plasma environments accessible to in situ measurements, involves some form of wave turbulence. Nuclear Fusion This is a delightful book, in which the author uses mainly words and diagrams to provide clear explanations of a large variety of space plasma topics ... I recommend this book highly. I think it is instructive, informative, and (of course) provocative ... Duncan Bryants books reveals many valuable insights, and the community should thank him for having written it. Michael Schulz, space Physics Department, Lockheed Martin Advanced Technology Center, Palo Alto in EOS, the newspaper of the Geophysical Sciences ...there is much here to consider - particularly for researchers involved in the field ... the author has taken great care to explain the underlying physics clearly and in detail. .. the existence of such kind of book is very important . Il Nuovo Cimento

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