Physics of the Outer Heliosphere
Author | : Vladimir Florinski |
Publisher | : American Institute of Physics |
Total Pages | : 452 |
Release | : 2004-10-20 |
ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015061756790 |
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Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book Physics of the Outer Heliosphere written by Vladimir Florinski and published by American Institute of Physics. This book was released on 2004-10-20 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume consists of articles written by leading scientists in the field of heliospheric physics, analyzing the latest spacecraft measurements and theoretical models related to the solar wind interaction with the Local Interstellar Medium. Particular focus is on the puzzling Voyager cosmic-ray and magnetic field data in the vicinity of the termination shock, and their possible theoretical interpretations. The purposes of future spacecraft missions and modeling issues are also discussed. Topics include: global structure of the outer heliosphere; spacecraft measurements: present and future; galactic and anomalous cosmic rays; shock structure, turbulence and kinetic physics; and remote sensing of the distant heliosphere and Local Interstellar Medium.