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Collisionless shocks in space plasmas: structure and accelerated particles

Shock waves are an important feature of solar system plasmas, from the solar corona out to the edge of the heliosphere. This engaging introduction to collisionless shocks in space plasmas presents a comprehensive review of the physics governing different types of shocks and processes of particle acc...

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Autores principales: Burgess, David, Scholer, Manfred
Lenguaje:eng
Publicado: Cambridge University Press 2015
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Acceso en línea:https://dx.doi.org/10.1017/CBO9781139044097
http://cds.cern.ch/record/2034512
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description Shock waves are an important feature of solar system plasmas, from the solar corona out to the edge of the heliosphere. This engaging introduction to collisionless shocks in space plasmas presents a comprehensive review of the physics governing different types of shocks and processes of particle acceleration, from fundamental principles to current research. Motivated by observations of planetary bow shocks, interplanetary shocks and the solar wind termination shock, it emphasises the physical theory underlying these shock waves. Readers will develop an understanding of the complex interplay between particle dynamics and the electric and magnetic fields that explains the observations of in situ spacecraft. Written by renowned experts in the field, this up-to-date text is the ideal companion for both graduate students new to heliospheric physics and researchers in astrophysics who wish to apply the lessons of solar system shocks to different astrophysical environments.
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spelling cern-20345122021-04-21T20:09:09Zdoi:10.1017/CBO9781139044097http://cds.cern.ch/record/2034512engBurgess, DavidScholer, ManfredCollisionless shocks in space plasmas: structure and accelerated particlesOther Fields of PhysicsShock waves are an important feature of solar system plasmas, from the solar corona out to the edge of the heliosphere. This engaging introduction to collisionless shocks in space plasmas presents a comprehensive review of the physics governing different types of shocks and processes of particle acceleration, from fundamental principles to current research. Motivated by observations of planetary bow shocks, interplanetary shocks and the solar wind termination shock, it emphasises the physical theory underlying these shock waves. Readers will develop an understanding of the complex interplay between particle dynamics and the electric and magnetic fields that explains the observations of in situ spacecraft. Written by renowned experts in the field, this up-to-date text is the ideal companion for both graduate students new to heliospheric physics and researchers in astrophysics who wish to apply the lessons of solar system shocks to different astrophysical environments.Cambridge University Pressoai:cds.cern.ch:20345122015
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title Collisionless shocks in space plasmas: structure and accelerated particles
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title_fullStr Collisionless shocks in space plasmas: structure and accelerated particles
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title_short Collisionless shocks in space plasmas: structure and accelerated particles
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