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Solar-Terrestrial Physics

Principles and Theoretical Foundations Based Upon the Proceedings of the Theory Institute Held at Boston College, August 9–26, 1982

  • Conference proceedings
  • © 1983

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Editors:
  1. R. L. Carovillano

    1. Department of Physics, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, USA

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  2. J. M. Forbes

    1. Department of Physics, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, USA

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Part of the book series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library (ASSL, volume 104)

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Table of contents (28 papers)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvii
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  2. Introduction

    1. The Solar-Terrestrial System

      • R. L. Carovillano
      Pages 1-9

  3. Solar System Magnetohydrodynamics: Concepts and Basic Equations

    1. Solar System Magnetohydrodynamics

      • George L. Siscoe
      Pages 11-100

  5. Magnetospheric Physics

    1. Large-Scale Morphology of the Magnetosphere

      • Vytenis M. Vasyliunas
      Pages 243-254

    2. Magnetic Field Line Merging: Basic Concepts

      • Vytenis M. Vasyliunas
      Pages 255-260

    3. Solar-Wind Magnetosphere Coupling

      • T. W. Hill
      Pages 261-302

    4. The Quasi-Static (Slow-Flow) Region of the Magnetosphere

      • R. A. Wolf
      Pages 303-368

    5. Global MHD Model of the Earth’s Magnetosphere

      • C. C. Wu
      Pages 369-391

    6. Origins and Consequences of Parallel Electric Fields

      • William J. Burke, Michael Heinemann
      Pages 393-424

    7. Electrostatic Ion Acoustic Waves

      • A. Hasegawa
      Pages 425-452

    8. Hydromagnetic Waves in the Magnetosphere

      • W. J. Hughes
      Pages 453-477

    9. Comparative Magnetospheres

      • Vytenis M. Vasyliunas
      Pages 479-492
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About this book

The Theory Institute in Solar-Terrestrial Physics was held at Boston College 19-26 August 1982. The program consisted of a two-week School followed by the first theory conference in the field. This book is based upon the lectures presented at the School. Several years ago there was a convergence of efforts to promote the role of theory in space plasma physics. Reports from the National Academy of Sciences and NASA advisory committees documented the disciplinary maturity of solar-terrestrial physics and recommended that theorists play a greater role in the continued development of the field. The so-called theory program in solar-terrestrial physics was established by NASA in 1979 and implemented in accordance with the guidelines set forth by a panel of scientists, primarily theorists, in the field. The same panel motivated the Boston College program. Published proceedings of the school would provide curricular materials for the training of graduate students in solar-terrestrial physics. J.M. Forbes, T.E. Holzer, A.J. Hundhausen, A.D. Richmond, and G.L. Siscoe were the principal architects of the curriculum of the School, and I am grateful for their contributions. Each also lectured at the School. The chapters in this book were prepared by the authors themselves with one exception. The chapters by Parker are edited reproductions of his lectures. Unfortunately, it is our loss that the lectures of Holzer and Hundhausen are not included in the book.

Reviews

`...highly recommended for graduate students and researchers in space physics.'
Eos (October 1985)

Editors and Affiliations

  • Department of Physics, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, USA

    R. L. Carovillano, J. M. Forbes

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Solar-Terrestrial Physics

  • Book Subtitle: Principles and Theoretical Foundations Based Upon the Proceedings of the Theory Institute Held at Boston College, August 9–26, 1982

  • Editors: R. L. Carovillano, J. M. Forbes

  • Series Title: Astrophysics and Space Science Library

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-7194-3

  • Publisher: Springer Dordrecht

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: D. Reidel Publishing Company, Dordrecht, Holland 1983

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-90-277-1632-3Published: 31 August 1983

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-94-009-7196-7Published: 02 November 2011

  • eBook ISBN: 978-94-009-7194-3Published: 06 December 2012

  • Series ISSN: 0067-0057

  • Series E-ISSN: 2214-7985

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XVII, 859

  • Topics: Astrophysics and Astroparticles

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