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The Magnetodiscs and Aurorae of Giant Planets

By Margaret G. Kivelson , Karoly Szego , Nicholas Achilleos , Chris Arridge , Sarah Badman , Peter Delamere , Denis Grodent , Philippe Louarn (eds.)

Book information

Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York
Year
2016
ISBN
978-1-4939-3394-5, 978-1-4939-3395-2
DOI
10.1007/978-1-4939-3395-2
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
26 MB (27771925 bytes)
Series
Space Sciences Series of ISSI 50
Edition
1
Pages
V, 333\332
Topic
Physics Astronomy
Time added
2015-11-25 16:51:03
Extraterrestrial PhysicsSpace Sciences; Planetology

Description

Readers will find grouped together here the most recent observations, current theoretical models and present understanding of the coupled atmosphere, magnetosphere and solar wind system. The book begins with a general discussion of mass, energy and momentum transport in magnetodiscs. The physics of partially ionized plasmas of the giant planet magnetodiscs is of general interest throughout the field of space physics, heliophysics and astrophysical plasmas; therefore, understanding the basic physical processes associated with magnetodiscs has universal applications. The second chapter characterizes the solar wind interaction and auroral responses to solar wind driven dynamics. The third chapter describes the role of magnetic reconnection and the effects on plasma transport. Finally, the last chapter characterizes the spectral and spatial properties of auroral emissions, distinguishing between solar wind drivers and internal driving mechanisms. The in-depth reviews provide an excellent reference for future research in this discipline.

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