Syun-Ichi Akasofu
Springer New York
2e druk, 2007
9780387450940
Exploring the Secrets of the Aurora
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Paperback, 288 blz.
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Engels
Springer New York |
2e druk, 2007
ISBN13: 9780387450940
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Astrophysics and Space Science Library
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Samenvatting
This book 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. The author, a distinguished auroral scientist, fully describes his experiences in characterizing and explaining auroral phenomena. The volume also includes beautiful full-color photos of the aurora.
Specificaties
ISBN13:9780387450940
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:paperback
Aantal pagina's:288
Uitgever:Springer New York
Druk:2
Inhoudsopgave
Search for the Unknown Quantity in the Solar Wind.- Confronting Paradigms: Aurora Research During the Early Space Age.- Realizing the Dream of Our Pioneers: Polar Magnetic Substorms and the Associated Current System.- Synthesis of Magnetospheric Substorm Phenomena.- Planetary Magnetic Fields: Is the Earth’s Dipole Really Off-Centered and Inclined?.- Recurrent Geomagnetic Disturbances and the Solar Wind.- Myth of the Emerging Flux Tubes: Sunspots and Solar Flares.- Space Weather Research.- Beyond the Inner Heliosphere: The Magnetic Field Structure of the Outer Heliosphere: A Three-Dimensional Model.