Heliophysics

by Schrijver, Carolus J.; Siscoe, George L.

• ISBN13: 9781107403994
• ISBN10: 1107403995
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-01-12
• Publisher: Cambridge Univ Pr

Summary

Heliophysics is a fast-developing scientific discipline that integrates studies of the Sun's variability, the surrounding heliosphere, and the environment and climate of planets. The Sun is a magnetically variable star and, for planets with intrinsic magnetic fields, planets with atmospheres, or planets like Earth with both, there are profound consequences. This volume, the second in a series of three heliophysics texts, integrates the many aspects of space storms and the energetic radiation associated with them - from causes on the Sun to effects in planetary environments. It reviews the physical processes in solar flares and coronal mass ejections, interplanetary shocks, and particle acceleration and transport, and considers many space weather responses in geospace. In addition to its utility as a textbook, it also constitutes a foundational reference for researchers in fields from heliophysics to climate science. Additional online resources, including lecture presentations and other teaching materials, are available at www.cambridge.org/9780521760515.

Table of Contents

Preface

Perspective on heliophysics

Introduction to space storms and radiation

In-situ detection of energetic particles

Radiative signatures of energetic particles

Observations of solar and stellar eruptions, flares, and jets

Models of coronal mass ejections and flares

Shocks in heliophysics

Particle acceleration in shocks Dietmar

Energetic particle transport Joe Giacalone

Energy conversion in planetary magnetospheres

Energization of trapped particles

Flares, CMEs, and atmospheric responses

Energetic particles and manned spaceflight 358

Energetic particles and technology

Authors and editors

List of illustrations

List of tables

Bibliography

Index

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