Physics of the Jovian Magnetosphere

Physics of the Jovian Magnetosphere
Author: A. J. Dessler
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 572
Release: 1983
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780521520065

A valuable reference work for those doing research in magnetospheric physics and related disciplines.

Magnetospheric Current Systems

Magnetospheric Current Systems
Author: Shin-ichi Ohtani
Publisher: American Geophysical Union
Total Pages: 398
Release: 2000-01-10
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0875909760

Published by the American Geophysical Union as part of the Geophysical Monograph Series, Volume 118. The magnetosphere is an open system that interacts with the solar wind. In this system, solar wind energy continuously permeates different regions of the magnetosphere through electromagnetic processes, which we can well describe in terms of current systems. In fact, our ability to use various methods to study magnetospheric current systems has recently prompted significant progress in our understanding of the phenomenon. Unprecedented coverage of satellite and ground?]based observations has advanced global approaches to magnetospheric current systems, whereas advanced measurements of electromagnetic fields and particles have brought new insights about micro?]processes. Increased computer capabilities have enabled us to simulate the dynamics not only of the terrestrial magnetosphere but also the magnetospheres of other planets. Based on such developments, the present volume revisits outstanding issues about magnetospheric current systems.

Plasma Physics of the Local Cosmos

Plasma Physics of the Local Cosmos
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2004-06-06
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780309092159

Solar and space physics is the study of solar system phenomena that occur in the plasma state. Examples include sunspots, the solar wind, planetary magnetospheres, radiation belts, and the aurora. While each is a distinct phenomenon, there are commonalities among them. To help define and systematize these universal aspects of the field of space physics, the National Research Council was asked by NASA's Office of Space Science to provide a scientific assessment and strategy for the study of magnetized plasmas in the solar system. This report presents that assessment. It covers a number of important research goals for solar and space physics. The report is complementary to the NRC report, The Sun to the Earthâ€"and Beyond: A Decadal Research Strategy for Solar and Space Physics, which presents priorities and strategies for future program activities.

Space Physics and Aeronomy, Magnetospheres in the Solar System

Space Physics and Aeronomy, Magnetospheres in the Solar System
Author: Romain Maggiolo
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 61
Release: 2021-05-04
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1119507529

An overview of current knowledge and future research directions in magnetospheric physics In the six decades since the term 'magnetosphere' was first introduced, much has been theorized and discovered about the magnetized space surrounding each of the bodies in our solar system. Each magnetosphere is unique yet behaves according to universal physical processes. Magnetospheres in the Solar System brings together contributions from experimentalists, theoreticians, and numerical modelers to present an overview of diverse magnetospheres, from the mini-magnetospheres of Mercury to the giant planetary magnetospheres of Jupiter and Saturn. Volume highlights include: Concise history of magnetospheres, basic principles, and equations Overview of the fundamental processes that govern magnetospheric physics Tools and techniques used to investigate magnetospheric processes Special focus on Earth’s magnetosphere and its dynamics Coverage of planetary magnetic fields and magnetospheres throughout the solar system Identification of future research directions in magnetospheric physics The American Geophysical Union promotes discovery in Earth and space science for the benefit of humanity. Its publications disseminate scientific knowledge and provide resources for researchers, students, and professionals. Find out more about the Space Physics and Aeronomy collection in this Q&A with the Editors in Chief

Saturn in the 21st Century

Saturn in the 21st Century
Author: Kevin H. Baines
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 495
Release: 2019
Genre: Science
ISBN: 110710677X

A detailed overview of Saturn's formation, evolution and structure written by eminent planetary scientists involved in the Cassini Orbiter mission.

Low-Frequency Waves in Space Plasmas

Low-Frequency Waves in Space Plasmas
Author: Andreas Keiling
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 524
Release: 2016-04-04
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1119054958

Low-frequency waves in space plasmas have been studied for several decades, and our knowledge gain has been incremental with several paradigm-changing leaps forward. In our solar system, such waves occur in the ionospheres and magnetospheres of planets, and around our Moon. They occur in the solar wind, and more recently, they have been confirmed in the Sun’s atmosphere as well. The goal of wave research is to understand their generation, their propagation, and their interaction with the surrounding plasma. Low-frequency Waves in Space Plasmas presents a concise and authoritative up-to-date look on where wave research stands: What have we learned in the last decade? What are unanswered questions? While in the past waves in different astrophysical plasmas have been largely treated in separate books, the unique feature of this monograph is that it covers waves in many plasma regions, including: Waves in geospace, including ionosphere and magnetosphere Waves in planetary magnetospheres Waves at the Moon Waves in the solar wind Waves in the solar atmosphere Because of the breadth of topics covered, this volume should appeal to a broad community of space scientists and students, and it should also be of interest to astronomers/astrophysicists who are studying space plasmas beyond our Solar System.

Plasma Turbulence in the Solar System

Plasma Turbulence in the Solar System
Author: Yasuhito Narita
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 108
Release: 2012-01-19
Genre: Science
ISBN: 364225666X

Dynamics of astrophysical systems is often described by plasma physics, yet understanding the nature of plasma turbulence remains as a challenge in physics in both theories and experiments. This book is an up-to-date summary and review of recent results in research on waves and turbulence in near-Earth space plasma turbulence, obtained by Cluster, the multi-spacecraft mission. Spatial and temporal structures of solar wind turbulence as well as its interaction with the bow shock ahead of the Earth are presented using Cluster data. The book presents (1) historical developments, (2) theoretical background of plasma physics, turbulence theories, and the plasma physical picture of the solar system, (3) analysis methods for multi-spacecraft data, (4) results of Cluster data analysis, and (5) impacts on astrophysics and Earth sciences.

Introduction to Plasma Physics

Introduction to Plasma Physics
Author: D. A. Gurnett
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 468
Release: 2005-01-06
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780521364836

Advanced undergraduate/beginning graduate text on space and laboratory plasma physics.

Solar and Space Physics

Solar and Space Physics
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 37
Release: 2014-09-25
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0309313953

In 2010, NASA and the National Science Foundation asked the National Research Council to assemble a committee of experts to develop an integrated national strategy that would guide agency investments in solar and space physics for the years 2013-2022. That strategy, the result of nearly 2 years of effort by the survey committee, which worked with more than 100 scientists and engineers on eight supporting study panels, is presented in the 2013 publication, Solar and Space Physics: A Science for a Technological Society. This booklet, designed to be accessible to a broader audience of policymakers and the interested public, summarizes the content of that report.