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Nonlinear Cosmic Ray Diffusion Theories

By Andreas Shalchi (auth.)

Book information

Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg
Year
2009
ISBN
3642003087, 9783642003080
DOI
10.1007/978-3-642-00309-7
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
3 MB (3483739 bytes)
Series
Astrophysics and Space Science Library 362
Edition
1
Pages
199\210
Time added
2011-08-31 04:54:40
Atoms and Molecules in Strong FieldsBeam Physics;Extraterrestrial PhysicsPlasma Physics;Particle Acceleration and DetectionSpace Sciences;Astrophysics

Description

This book deals with the physics of cosmic ray diffusion theory, focusing on the physics of nonlinear transport of cosmic rays through turbulent interplanetary or interstellar plasma. The author discusses fundamental processes such as cosmic ray propagation and acceleration in the solar system or in interstellar space, the properties of such plasmas, the standard quasilinear approach to describing plasma-particle interactions as well as several more accurate nonlinear theories. Within a nonlinear treatment he revisits the mechanism of diffusive shock acceleration, which is responsible for the high cosmic ray energies. Based on new results presented in this book the author proposes future numerical, theoretical and observational research that could advance the field of cosmic ray diffusion theory.

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