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Cosmic Perspectives in Space Physics (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2000)
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Cosmic Perspectives in Space Physics (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2000)
Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library, 242
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This textbook provides an introduction to the fundamentals of space
physics and astrophysics and covers the recent progress in various
aspects of these fields. In the introductory Chapter 1, a brief
historical account of space research is given, followed by short
reviews of the space vehicles used and some aspects of the early
years of space research. In Chapter 2, the reader is introduced to
the discoveries of the radiation belts and the magnetosphere of the
Earth. Chapter 3 begins with the phenomena of the quiet Sun,
followed by processes in the active Sun (solar flares, radio bursts
and X-ray, gamma-ray and neutron emissions). In Chapters 4 and 5,
attention is paid to the physical features and properties of large
bodies and aggregates in the matter of the solar system,
emphasising discoveries obtained from spacecraft. In Chapter 6
solar energetic particles are presented, bringing out their dual
role - as a sample of accelerated matter from the Sun and as a
sensitive probe of the interplanetary fields in the heliosphere.
Chapter 7 presents a discussion on galactic cosmic rays, explaining
the basic features and main findings. Highlights of
ultra-high-energy cosmic rays and possible origins are included.
Chapter 8 presents exciting results of extreme UV, infra-red,
X-rays and gamma-rays from space. These are followed by outlines of
the new vistas of cosmological problems as revealed by the cosmic
background measurements of X-rays, gamma-rays and microwaves. In
Chapter 9, the reader is introduced to the physical and dynamical
properties of the interstellar medium. This chapter concludes with
the astrophysical aspects of the search for the origin of life. In
the concluding Chapter 10 some general trends and future directions
are briefly presented. The level of presentation is aimed at senior
undergraduate students who are familiar with introductory physics.
Graduate students will find more advanced topics discussed through
their underlying features. Each chapter is followed by a number of
problems; solving these will enable students to obtain a good grasp
of the topics.
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