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OverviewThe magnetosphere is the region where cosmic rays and the solar wind interact with the Earth's magnetic field, creating such phenomena as the northern lights and other aurorae. The configuration and dynamics of the magnetosphere are of interest to planetary physicists, geophysicists, plasma astrophysicists, and to scientists planning space missions. The circulation of solar wind plasma in the magnetosphere and substorms have long been used as the principle paradigms for studying this vital region. Charles F. Kennel, a leading scientist in the field, here presents a synthesis of the convection and substorm literatures, and an analysis of convection and substorm interactions; he also suggests that the currently accepted steady reconnection model may be advantageously replaced by a model of multiple tail reconnection events, in which many mutually interdependent reconnections occur. Written in an accessible, non-mathematical style, this book introduces the reader to the exciting discoveries in this fast-growing field. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Charles F. Kennel (Professor of Physics, Professor of Physics, University of California, Los Angeles)Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc Imprint: Oxford University Press Inc Volume: 2 Dimensions: Width: 16.30cm , Height: 3.40cm , Length: 24.10cm Weight: 0.759kg ISBN: 9780195085297ISBN 10: 0195085299 Pages: 432 Publication Date: 25 April 1996 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of Contents1: Introduction 2: The Teardrop Magnetosphere 3: The Bell-Like Magnetosphere 4: The Viscous Magnetosphere 5: The Reconnecting Magnetosphere 6: Correlation of Geomagnetic Activity with the Solar Wind 7: The Reconnection System 8: Bursty Magnetopause Reconnection and its Consequences 9: Bimodal Plasma Flow Sheet Flow 10: Convection for Northward Interplanetary Field 11: The Nightside Auroral Oval 12: The Auroral Substorm 13: The Geosynchronous and Auroral Substorms 14: Coordination of the Geosynchronous and Auroral Substorms 15: Triggered Substorms 16: On the Relation Between Convection and Substorms 17: Epilogue ReferencesReviews. .. a well-supported claim of a shift in paradigm from the old quasi-steady picture of convection to a new, much more dynamic one .... Primarily, however, it provides enjoyment and stimulation for the educated reader, and I highly recommend it to all colleagues interested in the topic. --Eos .. . a well-supported claim of a shift in paradigm from the old quasi-steady picture of convection to a new, much more dynamic one .... Primarily, however, it provides enjoyment and stimulation for the educated reader, and I highly recommend it to all colleagues interested in the topic. --Eos """... a well-supported claim of a shift in paradigm from the old quasi-steady picture of convection to a new, much more dynamic one .... Primarily, however, it provides enjoyment and stimulation for the educated reader, and I highly recommend it to all colleagues interested in the topic."" --Eos ""... a well-supported claim of a shift in paradigm from the old quasi-steady picture of convection to a new, much more dynamic one .... Primarily, however, it provides enjoyment and stimulation for the educated reader, and I highly recommend it to all colleagues interested in the topic."" --Eos" <br>. .. a well-supported claim of a shift in paradigm from the old quasi-steady picture of convection to a new, much more dynamic one .... Primarily, however, it provides enjoyment and stimulation for the educated reader, and I highly recommend it to all colleagues interested in the topic. --Eos<br> .,. a well-supported claim of a shift in paradigm from the old quasi-steady picture of convection to a new, much more dynamic one .... Primarily, however, it provides enjoyment and stimulation for the educated reader, and I highly recommend it to all colleagues interested in the topic. --Eos<br> Author InformationCharles F. Kennel is Professor of Physics at the University of California, Los Angeles. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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