Physics of Space: Growth Points and Problems: Proceedings of the Second "Rencontres de l'Observatoire", Observatoire de Paris, Meudon, France

ISBN-13: 9780792367734 / Angielski / Twarda / 2001 / 387 str.

Nicole Meyer-Vernet; Michel Moncuquet; Filippo Pantellini

Opis

This volume contains the proceedings of the second Recontres de l'Observatoire devoted to Physics of Space: Growth Points and Problems, held at the Paris Observatory at Meudon, on January 10-14, 2000. The last quarter of the 20th century has seen the vertiginous growth of space achievements and the exploration of much of the heliosphere with beautifully instrumented space probes.

Spis treści

Préface. Foreword. Prologue. A Critical Review of Sun-space Physics; E.N. Parker. I. Fundamental Processes. Processus fondamentaux. II. Dusty and Exotic Plasmas. Plasmas poussiérieux et exotiques. III. Basics of Winds. Physique des vents. IV. Plasmas around Pulsars, Planets and Moons. Plasmas autour des pulsars, planètes et satellites. V. Observations / New Detection Techniques. Observations/nouvelles techniques de mesure. VI. Futures. Futurs. List of Participants.