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This volume gives a broad synthesis of the knowledge and understanding of the plasma physics behind the aurora. The aurora is not only one of the most spectacular natural phenomena on Earth, but the underlying physical processes are expected to be ubiquitous in the plasma universe. Recognizing the enormous progress made over the last decade) through in situ and groundbased measurements as well as theoretical modelling, it seemed timely to write the first comprehensive and integrated book on the subject. Advances concern the clarification of the nature of the acceleration process of the electrons that are responsible for the visible aurora, the recognition of the fundamental role of the large-scale current systems in organizing the auroral morphology, and of the interplay between particles and electromagnetic fields. Although written by a team of 32 leading scientists from nine different countries, the book is characterized by consistency in style, nomenclature, notations and format. Extensive cross-referencing helps to integrate the various chapters.

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Author:   Götz Paschmann ,  Stein Haaland ,  Rudolf Treumann
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition:   2003 ed.
Volume:   15
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.60cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   1.029kg
ISBN:  

9781402009631

ISBN 10:   1402009631
Pages:   486
Publication Date:   31 March 2003
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

1. Introduction.- 1.1 Visible Aurorae.- 1.2 Ionospheric Framework.- 1.3 Magnetospheric Framework.- 1.4 Magnetosphere-Ionosphere Coupling.- 1.5 Large Scale Magnetospheric Flows and Dynamics.- 1.6 An Overview of the Book.- 2. Remote Sensing of Auroral Arcs.- 2.1 Quiet Auroral Arc.- 2.2 Diffuse and Pulsating Aurora.- 2.3 Proper Motion of Auroral Arcs.- 2.4 Physical Characteristics.- 2.5 Auroral Morphology.- 2.6 Distortions in Auroral Arcs.- 2.7 Black Aurora.- 3. Theoretical Building Blocks.- 3.1 The Conducting Ionosphere.- 3.2 Magnetospheric Current Sources.- 3.3 Parallel Electric Fields.- 3.4 Dynamic Magnetosphere-Ionosphere Coupling.- 3.5 Wave-Particle Interactions.- 4. In Situ Measurements in the Auroral Plasma.- 4.1 Upward Current Region Processes.- 4.2 Downward Current Region Processes.- 4.3 Waves and Radiation.- 4.4 Time-Dependent Alfvénic Processes.- 4.5 Specific Regions.- 5. Statistics and Mapping of Auroral Features.- 5.1 Statistical and Empirical Studies of Auroral Distributions.- 5.2 Mapping Auroral Features to the Magnetosphere.- 6. ELECTRODYNAMICS OF AURORAL FORMS.- 6.1 Eveningside Discrete Arcs.- 6.2 Westward Traveling Surge.- 6.3 Omega Bands.- 6.4 Auroral Streamers.- 6.5 Polar Cap Aurora.- 7. Theoretical Models.- 7.1 Static E? Models.- 7.2 Boundary Layer Coupling to the Ionosphere.- 7.3 Current and Voltage Generators.- 7.4 Resonant Alfvén Waves.- 7.5 Propagating Arc Models.- 7.6 Transient Acceleration.- 7.8 Essential Elements of an Integrated Theory.- 8 DYNAMIC COUPLING TO THE MAGNETOSPHERE.- 8.1 Magnetosphere as an Auroral Precipitation Source.- 8.2 Magnetospheric Energy Circulation.- 8.3 Magnetospheric Control.- 8.4 Ionospheric Control.- 8.5 Open Issues.- 9. The Aurora as a Universal Phenomenon.- 9.1 Aurora on Other Planets.- 9.2 Auroral Accelerationin Astrophysical Objects.- References.- Author Addresses.

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