Plasma physics of the local cosmos / Committee on Solar and Space Physics.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Solar and Space Physics.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Physics.

Plasma (Ionized gases).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (96 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C. : National Academy Press, 2004.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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 (TM)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.

Contents:

FrontMatter

Preface

Acknowledgment of Reviewers

Contents

Executive Summary

1 Our Local Cosmic Laboratory

2 Creation and Annihilation of Magnetic Fields

3 Formation of Structures and Transients

4 Plasma Interactions

5 Explosive Energy Conversion

6 Energetic Particle Acceleration

7 Concluding Thoughts

Appendixes

A Statement of Task

B Study Groups

C Acronyms and Abbreviations.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

ISBN:

9780309532159

9786610176137

9780309166089

030916608X

9781280176135

128017613X

9780309532150

0309532159

OCLC:

70773009