Plasma Physics of the Local Cosmos
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Plasma Physics of the Local Cosmos

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eBook - ePub

Plasma Physics of the Local Cosmos

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About this book

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 NASAs 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 Earth"e;and Beyond: A Decadal Research Strategy for Solar and Space Physics, which presents priorities and strategies for future program activities.

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Information

Publisher
National Academies Press
Year
2004
eBook ISBN
9780309166089
Edition
0
Topic
Physical Sciences

Table of contents

  1. COVER PAGE
  2. THE NATIONAL ACADEMIES
  3. OTHER REPORTS OF THE SPACE STUDIES BOARD
  4. COMMITTEE ON SOLAR AND SPACE PHYSICS
  5. SPACE STUDIES BOARD
  6. Preface
  7. Acknowledgment of Reviewers
  8. Contents
  9. Executive Summary
  10. 1 Our Local Cosmic Laboratory
  11. 2 Creation and Annihilation of Magnetic Fields
  12. 3 Formation of Structures and Transients
  13. 4 Plasma Interactions
  14. 5 Explosive Energy Conversion
  15. 6 Energetic Particle Acceleration
  16. 7 Concluding Thoughts
  17. Appendixes