Electron Acceleration in the Aurora and Beyond

Electron Acceleration in the Aurora and Beyond
Author: D Bryant
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 350
Release: 1998-10-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780750305334

How did electrons in the high atmosphere and space around the Earth come to acquire their speeds and energies? This intriguing question lies at the heart of understanding how high-energy electrons create the spectacular displays of the ^IAurora Borealis and ^IAurora Australis. Electron Acceleration in the Aurora and Beyond explores the mysteries of these phenomena and others involving the acceleration of electrons in the magnetosphere, in the solar wind, at the Sun and in the Cosmos. This book presents a new approach to understanding this fascinating subject by treating the acceleration medium as a plasma. Using this new insight we can see that electron acceleration may well be caused by waves rather than steady potential differences. This unique approach is clearly explained in a lively and engaging style. Quantitative formulae, experiments, practical demonstrations and computer programs enable us to investigate for ourselves how the model works. The theory is further illustrated by comparing acceleration in space with particle accelerators in the nuclear physics laboratory (and even on the sports field!) Questions and exercises with answers are supplied to stimulate further thinking. ^IElectron Acceleration in the Aurora and Beyond is a thought-provoking book for graduate and post-doctoral space scientists.

Electron Acceleration in the Aurora and Beyond

Electron Acceleration in the Aurora and Beyond
Author: D Bryant
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 311
Release: 1998-10-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1482268531

How did electrons in the high atmosphere and space around the Earth come to acquire their speeds and energies? This intriguing question lies at the heart of understanding how high-energy electrons create the spectacular displays of the ^IAurora Borealis and ^IAurora Australis. Electron Acceleration in the Aurora and Beyond explores the mysteries

Electric Currents in Geospace and Beyond

Electric Currents in Geospace and Beyond
Author: Andreas Keiling
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 542
Release: 2018-05-08
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1119324491

Electric currents are fundamental to the structure and dynamics of space plasmas, including our own near-Earth space environment, or “geospace.”This volume takes an integrated approach to the subject of electric currents by incorporating their phenomenology and physics for many regions in one volume. It covers a broad range of topics from the pioneers of electric currents in outer space, to measurement and analysis techniques, and the many types of electric currents. First volume on electric currents in space in over a decade that provides authoritative up-to-date insight on the current status of research Reviews recent advances in observations, simulation, and theory of electric currents Provides comparative overviews of electric currents in the space environments of different astronomical bodies Electric Currents in Geospace and Beyond serves as an excellent reference volume for a broad community of space scientists, astronomers, and astrophysicists who are studying space plasmas in the solar system. Read an interview with the editors to find out more: https://eos.org/editors-vox/electric-currents-in-outer-space-run-the-show

Dawn-Dusk Asymmetries in Planetary Plasma Environments

Dawn-Dusk Asymmetries in Planetary Plasma Environments
Author: Stein Haaland
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 378
Release: 2017-10-30
Genre: Science
ISBN: 111921632X

Dawn­Dusk Asymmetries in Planetary Plasma Environments Dawn-dusk asymmetries are ubiquitous features of the plasma environment of many of the planets in our solar system. They occur when a particular process or feature is more pronounced at one side of a planet than the other. For example, recent observations indicate that Earth's magnetopause is thicker at dawn than at dusk. Likewise, auroral breakups at Earth are more likely to occur in the pre-midnight than post-midnight sectors. Increasing availability of remotely sensed and in situ measurements of planetary ionospheres, magnetospheres and their interfaces to the solar wind have revealed significant and persistent dawn-dusk asymmetries. As yet there is no consensus regarding the source of many of these asymmetries, nor the physical mechanisms by which they are produced and maintained. Volume highlights include: A comprehensive and updated overview of current knowledge about dawn-dusk asymmetries in the plasma environments of planets in our solar system and the mechanisms behind them Valuable contributions from internationally recognized experts, covering both observations, simulations and theories discussing all important aspects of dawn-dusk asymmetries Space weather effects are caused by processes in space, mainly the magnetotail, and can be highly localized on ground. Knowing where the source, i.e., where dawn-dusk location is will allow for a better prediction of where the effects on ground will be most pronounced Covering both observational and theoretical aspects of dawn dusk asymmetries, Dawn­-Dusk Asymmetries in Planetary Plasma Environments will be a valuable resource for academic researchers in space physics, planetary science, astrophysics, physics, geophysics and earth science.

Earth Science: Weather, water, and the atmosphere

Earth Science: Weather, water, and the atmosphere
Author: James A. Woodhead
Publisher:
Total Pages: 624
Release: 2001
Genre: Science
ISBN:

Presents cross-referenced essays on basic topics related to planetology and Earth from space; each essay includes an annotated bibliography.

The Eighth Pacific Conference on Computer Graphics and Applications

The Eighth Pacific Conference on Computer Graphics and Applications
Author: Brian A. Barsky
Publisher: IEEE Computer Society Press
Total Pages: 482
Release: 2000
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9780769508689

Proceedings of an October 2000 conference. More than half of the papers reflect interest in rendering and geometric modeling. Other research areas, such as visualization, computer human interaction, and computer animation, are also represented. Papers are in sections on rendering, global illumination, text layout and visibility, modeling and simulation, surface modeling and processing, dynamic and subdivision surfaces, meshes and contours, geometric modeling, video techniques, animation, and human computer interaction. Specific subjects include interactive simulation of surgical cuts, the intersection of two ringed surfaces, compression of indoor video sequences using homography-based segmentation, and intuitive virtual grasping for non-haptic environments. Lacks a subject index. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.