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Plasma Physics of the Local Cosmos

By National Research Council , Committee on Solar and Space Physics

Book information

Publisher
National Academies Press
Year
2004
ISBN
9780309092159, 0309092159
Open Library ID
OL10358868M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
6 MB (6330154 bytes)
Pages
96\96
Topic
Physics
Library
kolxoz
Time added
2010-02-18 13:16:04

Description

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 NASA's 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 and Beyond: A Decadal Research Strategy for Solar and Space Physics", which presents priorities and strategies for future program activities.

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