Space plasma is so hot that the atoms break up into charged particles
which then become trapped and stored in magnetic fields. When critical
conditions are reached the magnetic field breaks up, releasing a large
amount of energy and causing dramatic phenomena. The largest space
plasma activity events observed in the solar system occur on the Sun,
when coronal mass ejections expel several billion tons of plasma mass
into space. This book provides a coherent and detailed treatment of
the physical background of large plasma eruptions in space. It
provides the background necessary for dealing with space plasma
activity, and allows the reader to reach a deeper understanding of
this fascinating natural event. The book employs both fluid and
kinetic models, and discusses the applications to magnetospheric and
solar activity. This will form an interesting reference for graduate
students and academic researchers in the fields of astrophysics and
plasma physics.
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ISBN
9780511266799
Publisert
2014
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Cambridge University Press
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Engelsk
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Digital bok
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