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OverviewThe 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: May-Britt KallenrodePublisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Imprint: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K Edition: 2nd Revised edition Dimensions: Width: 16.40cm , Height: 2.60cm , Length: 23.00cm Weight: 0.680kg ISBN: 9783540412496ISBN 10: 3540412492 Pages: 381 Publication Date: January 2001 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Out of stock  Table of Contents1. Introduction; 2. Charged particles in electromagnetic fields; 3. Magnetohydrodynamics; 4. Plasma waves, 5. Kinetic theory, 6. Sun and and solar wind: Plasmas in the heliosphere; 7. Energetic particles in the heliosphere; 8. The terrestrial magnetosphere; 9. Planetary magnetospheres; 10. Solar-terrestrial relationships; 11. Instrumentation; 12. Science in a complex environment.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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