Space Physics
An Introduction to Plasmas and Particles in the Heliosphere and Magnetospheres
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Beschreibung
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 methodolo- gical 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.
The first edition of this book sold within a relatively short time span of about two years. Nevertheless, this second edition is not just a corrected and updated reprint but has also seen a couple of changes. First of all, SI units are adopted throughout. Equations often used for estimates also are given in the older but still commonly used cgs system. Thus, the reader can choose what suits best. Second, there were a lot of larger and smaller flaws in the first printing which have been corrected. I greatly appreciate the hints and comments given by Andre Balogh, R. A. Cairns, Stanley H. Cowley, Roman Hatzky, Eberhard Moebius, Reinhold Muller-Mellin, Constantinos Paizes, Wilfried Schroder, C. L. Waters, and, last but not least, Gerd Wibberenz. All these people not only helped reduce the numbers of errors but also made valuable sugges tions on better or clearer explanations, topics to cover in more depth, and misleading wording and sentences. I have gratefully taken their suggestions and incorporated them into this edition. For the remaining errors, I take sole responsibility. If you find such a flaw, or have additional suggestions for improvements, please send a brief note to mkallenr@uni-osnabrueck. de. Aside from these minor, though important, modifications there are also some larger changes.
Focuses on concepts relevant in the large-scale space plasmas
Combines basic concepts with current research and new observations in interplanetary
Space and in the magnetospheres
Numerous references to review articles and important original papers
Since no prior knowledge is assumed, this textbook will act as an introduction for senior undergraduate and graduate students in space physics, plasma physics, and astrophysics, and for young researchers new in the field of space sciences. The book offers an introduction to the physics of space plasma and its application in current research into heliospheric and magnetospheric physics.
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May-Britt Kallenrode
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From the reviews of the third edition:
"It’s delighting to read such a book! Not only clear and precise, it covers a huge amount of information on a vast and difficult domain. … An appendix with symbols, useful relations, numbers and 52 Internet resources is followed by a list of 573 references. … I warmly recommend this book for students, young researchers or specialists as like the author said, focus is on concepts rather than on detailed mathematical analysis. Everyone could take benefits of the reading." (Jean-Claude Jodogne, Physicalia, Vol. 57 (3), 2005)
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