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C. T. Russell - Space Physics: An Introduction - 9781107098824 - V9781107098824
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Space Physics: An Introduction

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Description for Space Physics: An Introduction Hardback. .
This textbook, derived from courses given by three leading researchers, provides advanced undergraduates and graduates with up-to-date coverage of space physics, from the Sun to the interstellar medium. Clear explanations of the underlying physical processes are presented alongside major new discoveries and knowledge gained from space missions, ground-based observations, theory, and modelling to inspire students. Building from the basics to more complex ideas, the book contains enough material for a two-semester course but the authors also provide suggestions for how the material can be tailored to fit a single semester. End-of-chapter problems reinforce concepts and include computer-based exercises specially developed ... Read more

Product Details

Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Number of Pages
512
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781107098824
SKU
V9781107098824
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About C. T. Russell
Christopher T. Russell has written over 1500 articles in books and journals on planetary and space physics and has been cited over 45,000 times. He has been awarded the AGU's Macelwane medal, its Fleming medal and COSPAR's Science award. He has been a principal investigator on numerous missions including ISEE 1 and 2, Pioneer Venus, the ISTP/Polar mission and the ... Read more

Reviews for Space Physics: An Introduction
'[This book] provides a significant update of scientific material in the rapidly changing field of space plasma physics while maintaining a level appropriate for seniors and beginning graduate students. I look forward to using this text the next time I teach my course.' Mary Hudson, Dartmouth College, New Hampshire 'This is a very welcome update, which makes excellent use of ... Read more

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