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Exploring the Secrets of the Aurora

By Syun-Ichi Akasofu (auth.)

Book information

Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Year
2002
ISBN
1402006853, 9781402006852, 9780306479700
DOI
10.1007/0-306-47970-2
Open Library ID
OL18178049M
Language
english
Format
DJVU
Filesize
8 MB (8749055 bytes)
Series
Astrophysics and Space Science Library 278
Edition
1
Pages
274\274
Library
Kolxo3
DPI
400
Time added
2009-07-20 03:45:11
Astrophysics; Geophysics/Geodesy; Meteorology/ClimHadronsHeavy Ions

Description

Prominent progress in science is inevitably associated with controversies. Thus, young researchers, in particular, have to learn how to persevere during the period of controversy and struggle for acceptance. Unfortunately, the skills needed are not taught in textbooks or monographs, which mostly describe the consensus of contemporary experts. This book, which is based on my own experiences as a scientist, describes the history of the progress made in auroral science and magnetospheric physics by providing examples of ideas, controversies, struggles, acceptance, and success in some instances. Although no general methodology (if any exists) is mentioned, I hope that the reader will learn about the history of progress in auroral science and examples (right or wrong) of dealing with the controversies.

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