Nonlinear Wave and Plasma Structures in the Auroral and Subauroral Geospace

Nonlinear Wave and Plasma Structures in the Auroral and Subauroral Geospace
Author: Evgeny Mishin
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 634
Release: 2021-12-03
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0128209313

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Nonlinear Wave and Plasma Structures in the Auroral and Subauroral Geospace presents a comprehensive examination of the self-consistent processes leading to multiscale electromagnetic and plasma structures in the magnetosphere and ionosphere near the plasmapause, particularly in the auroral and subauroral geospace. It utilizes simulations and a large number of relevant in situ measurements conducted by the most recent satellite missions, as well as ground-based optical and radar observations to verify the conclusions and analysis. Including several case studies of observations related to prominent geospacer events, the book also provides experimental and numerical results throughout the chapters to further enhance understanding of how the same physical mechanisms produce different phenomena at different regions of the near-Earth space environment. Additionally, the comprehensive description of mechanisms responsible for space weather effects will give readers a broad foundation of wave and particle processes in the near-Earth magnetosphere. As such, Nonlinear Wave and Plasma Structures in the Auroral and Subauroral Geospace Nonlinear Wave and Plasma Structures in the Auroral and Subauroral Geospace is a cutting-edge reference for space physicists looking to better understand plasma physics in geospace. Presents a unified approach to wave and particle phenomena occurring in the auroral and subauroral geospace Summarizes the most current theoretical concepts related to the generation of the large-scale electric field near the plasmapause by flows of hot plasma from the reconnection site Includes case studies of the observations related to the most “famous events during the last 20 years as well as a large number of experimental and numerical results illustrated throughout the text

Nonlinear Space Plasma Physics

Nonlinear Space Plasma Physics
Author: R.Z. Sagdeev
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 334
Release: 1993-06-30
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780883189245

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Market: Researchers in plasma physics and astrophysics. This informative work contains the papers of the International Topical Conference on Research Trends in Nonlinear Space Plasma Physics, held in February 1991. Leading figures in the field met to discuss subjects including chaotic phenomena in space plasma, ionospheric and alfven waves, plasma instabilities and turbulence, and collisionless shock waves.

Auroral Plasma Physics

Auroral Plasma Physics
Author: Götz Paschmann
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 494
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9400710860

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This volume gives a broad synthesis of the current knowledge and understanding of the plasma physics behind the aurora. The aurora is not only one of the most spectacular natural phenomena on Earth, but the underlying physical processes are expected to be ubiquitous in the plasma universe. Recognizing the enormous progress made over the last decade) through in situ and groundbased measurements as well as theoretical modelling, it seemed timely to write the first comprehensive and integrated book on the subject. Recent advances concern the clarification of the nature of the acceleration process of the electrons that are responsible for the visible aurora, the recognition of the fundamental role of the large-scale current systems in organizing the auroral morphology, and of the interplay between particles and electromagnetic fields.

Solitary Waves in Plasmas and in the Atmosphere

Solitary Waves in Plasmas and in the Atmosphere
Author: Vladimir .I. Petviashvili
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 263
Release: 2016-04-15
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1134307748

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First Published in 1992. This book arose as a result of the authors work on the review ‘Solitary Vortices in Plasmas’ written for the Soviet Journal of Plasma Physics. With the development of nonlinear wave theory some novel concepts came into use, such as solitary waves, solitary vortices, and solitons. There is still some inconsistency in the use of these terms. The study of solitary waves (solitons) should ultimately lead to a better understanding of the internal structure of elementary particles. That is why solitons are attracting great attention from physicists and mathematicians. The material presented in this book shows that solitons are also of interest in plasma physics and geophysics, where these concepts have many important applications.

Nonlinear Low Frequency Wave Phenomena in Space Plasmas

Nonlinear Low Frequency Wave Phenomena in Space Plasmas
Author: Rufai Odutayo Raji
Publisher:
Total Pages: 422
Release: 2013
Genre: Plasma electrodynamics
ISBN:

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Space is endowed with a rich variety of electrodynamic phenomena. Much of known matter in the universe exists as plasmas. Plasmas occur naturally, predominantly occupy the Sun, Stars, Auroras and Interstellar space. The solar wind is a stream of energized, charged particles (i.e., electrons and protons, along with few heavier ions), flowing outward from the Sun, through the solar system at a very high speed and temperature. Once the solar wind has blown into space, the particles travel all the way past planet Pluto and do not slow down until they reach the termination shock within the hcliosphere. Because of the author's interest in space electrodynamics phenomena, the focus of this thesis is " Nonlinear low frequency wave phenomena in space plasmas". The fact that the space environment hosts nonlinear wave phenomena has attracted many researchers. Soliton formation and propagation is one of the most interesting nonlinear structures in space plasmas. S3-3, Viking, POLAR, FAST, FREJA, WIND, CLUSTER and GEOTAIL satellite observations have clearly indicated that solitary wave structures are frequently observed in different regions of the Earth's magnetosphere, e.g. the auroral acceleration region, the plasma sheet boundary layer (PSBL), the bow shock, the magnetopause and on cusp field lines, the Polar cap boundary layer, the auroral kilometric radiation (AKR) source region, the magnetosheath and Earth's forcshock region. Various theoretical models have been developed to describe the observed solitary wave structures at different regions of the Earth's magnetosphere. In this thesis, using multispecies fluid plasma models, nonlinear electrostatic solitary wave fluctuations will be investigated in magnetized plasmas. The different models used for the investigation will be guided by the satellite observations in different regions of the Earth magnetosphere.

Cross-Scale Coupling and Energy Transfer in the Magnetosphere-Ionosphere-Thermosphere System

Cross-Scale Coupling and Energy Transfer in the Magnetosphere-Ionosphere-Thermosphere System
Author: Yukitoshi Nishimura
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 566
Release: 2021-12-07
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0128213736

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Cross-Scale Coupling and Energy Transfer in the Magnetosphere-Ionosphere-Thermosphere System provides a systematic understanding of Magnetosphere-Ionosphere-Thermosphere dynamics. Cross-scale coupling has become increasingly important in the Space Physics community. Although large-scale processes can specify the averaged state of the system reasonably well, they cannot accurately describe localized and rapidly varying structures in space in actual events. Such localized and variable structures can be as intense as the large-scale features. This book covers observations on quantifying coupling and energetics and simulation on evaluating impacts of cross-scale processes. It includes an in-depth review and summary of the current status of multi-scale coupling processes, fundamental physics, and concise illustrations and plots that are usable in tutorial presentations and classrooms. Organized by physical quantities in the system, Cross-Scale Coupling and Energy Transfer in the Magnetosphere-Ionosphere-Thermosphere System reviews recent advances in cross-scale coupling and energy transfer processes, making it an important resource for space physicists and researchers working on the magnetosphere, ionosphere, and thermosphere. Describes frontier science and major science around M-I-T coupling, allowing for foundational understanding of this emerging field in space physics Reviews recent and key findings in the cutting-edge of the science Discusses open questions and pathways for understanding how the field is evolving

Low-Frequency Waves in Space Plasmas

Low-Frequency Waves in Space Plasmas
Author: Andreas Keiling
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 524
Release: 2016-04-04
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1119054958

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Low-frequency waves in space plasmas have been studied for several decades, and our knowledge gain has been incremental with several paradigm-changing leaps forward. In our solar system, such waves occur in the ionospheres and magnetospheres of planets, and around our Moon. They occur in the solar wind, and more recently, they have been confirmed in the Sun’s atmosphere as well. The goal of wave research is to understand their generation, their propagation, and their interaction with the surrounding plasma. Low-frequency Waves in Space Plasmas presents a concise and authoritative up-to-date look on where wave research stands: What have we learned in the last decade? What are unanswered questions? While in the past waves in different astrophysical plasmas have been largely treated in separate books, the unique feature of this monograph is that it covers waves in many plasma regions, including: Waves in geospace, including ionosphere and magnetosphere Waves in planetary magnetospheres Waves at the Moon Waves in the solar wind Waves in the solar atmosphere Because of the breadth of topics covered, this volume should appeal to a broad community of space scientists and students, and it should also be of interest to astronomers/astrophysicists who are studying space plasmas beyond our Solar System.

Auroral Phenomenology and Magnetospheric Processes

Auroral Phenomenology and Magnetospheric Processes
Author: Andreas Keiling
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 794
Release: 2013-05-09
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1118671538

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Published by the American Geophysical Union as part of the Geophysical Monograph Series, Volume 197. Many of the most basic aspects of the aurora remain unexplained. While in the past terrestrial and planetary auroras have been largely treated in separate books, Auroral Phenomenology and Magnetospheric Processes: Earth and Other Planets takes a holistic approach, treating the aurora as a fundamental process and discussing the phenomenology, physics, and relationship with the respective planetary magnetospheres in one volume. While there are some behaviors common in auroras of the different planets, there are also striking differences that test our basic understanding of auroral processes. The objective, upon which this monograph is focused, is to connect our knowledge of auroral morphology to the physical processes in the magnetosphere that power and structure discrete and diffuse auroras. Understanding this connection will result in a more complete explanation of the aurora and also further the goal of being able to interpret the global auroral distributions as a dynamic map of the magnetosphere. The volume synthesizes five major areas: auroral phenomenology, aurora and ionospheric electrodynamics, discrete auroral acceleration, aurora and magnetospheric dynamics, and comparative planetary aurora. Covering the recent advances in observations, simulation, and theory, this book will serve a broad community of scientists, including graduate students, studying auroras at Mars, Earth, Saturn, and Jupiter. Projected beyond our solar system, it may also be of interest for astronomers who are looking for aurora-active exoplanets.