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ISBN Number: 9780195085297
Subtitle: Paradigms of Magnetospheric Phenomenology
Written by: Kennel, Charles F.
Written by: Kennel, Charles F.
Published by: Oxford University Press, USA
Location: New York :
Subject: Astrophysics & Space Science
Subject: Astrophysics
Subject: Magnetism
Subject: Magnetosphere.
Subject: Convection (Meteorology)
Subject: Astronomy, General
Subject: Physics | Nuclear, Particle,
Subject: Physics | Nuclear, Particle, and Astrophysics
Copyright: 1996
Edition Number: 3
Series: International series on astronomy and astrophysics ;
Series Volume: 2
Date of Publication: February 1996
Cover Type: Hardcover
Grade Level: College/higher education:
Written in: English
Illustrations: 35 illus
Number of Pages: 432
Book Size: 896x662x128 192
The magnetosphere is the region where cosmic rays and the solar wind interact with the Earth's magnetic field, creating such phenomena as the northern lights and other aurorae. The configuration and dynamics of the magnetosphere are of interest to planetary physicists, geophysicists, plasmaastrophysicists, and to scientists planning space missions. The circulation of solar wind plasma in the magnetosphere and substorms have long been used as the principle paradigms for studying this vital region. Charles F. Kennel, a leading scientist in the field, here presents a synthesis of the
convection and substorm literatures, and an analysis of convection and substorm interactions; he also suggests that the currently accepted steady reconnection model may be advantageously replaced by a model of multiple tail reconnection events, in which many mutually interdependent reconnections
occur. Written in an accessible, non-mathematical style, this book introduces the reader to the exciting discoveries in this fast-growing field.
Review:
"... a well-supported claim of a shift in paradigm from the old quasi-steady picture of convection to a new, much more dynamic one .... Primarily, however, it provides enjoyment and stimulation for the educated reader, and I highly recommend it to all colleagues interested in the topic." --Eos
Synopsis:
Convection and substorms are magnetospheric phenomena used as paradigms for the study of the magnetosphere. This study presents a synthesis of the literature on convection and substorms, an analysis of their interactions, and proposals for a new reconnection model.
Synopsis:
A leading scientist in the field presents a synthesis of the convection and substorm literatures and an analysis of convection and substorms interactions. Written in an accessible, non-mathematical style, this book introduces the reader to exciting discoveries in this field.
Description:
Includes bibliographical references (p. [311]-401) and index.
