WHISTLER AND ALFVĘN MODE CYCLOTRON MASERS IN SPACE

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This book describes whistler and Alfvęn cyclotron masers for researchers and graduates in space science solarterrestrial physics and plasma physics.This book provides a full systematic description of the physical theory of whistler and Alfvęn cyclotron masers acting in planetary magnetospheres and the Suns outer atmosphere. It is a valuable reference for researchers and graduate students in space science solarterrestrial physics plasma physics and planetary sciences.This book provides a full systematic description of the physical theory of whistler and Alfvęn cyclotron masers acting in planetary magnetospheres and the Suns outer atmosphere. It is a valuable reference for researchers and graduate students in space science solarterrestrial physics plasma physics and planetary sciences.The subject of waveparticle interactions occurring in space plasmas has developed strongly both observationally and theoretically since the discovery of the Van Allen radiation belts of energetic charged particles trapped in the Earths magnetosphere over forty years ago. These waveparticle interactions are recognized today as being a most important research topic in space plasma physics. This book provides a full and systematic description of the physical theory of whistler and Alfvęn cyclotron masers acting in planetary magnetospheres and in the Suns outer atmosphere. The book introduces research topics by examining significant problems in the subject. It gives sufficient detail on the topic that readers can go on to apply the methods presented to new problems helping them with their own research. This book is a valuable reference for researchers and graduate students working in space science solarterrestrial physics plasma physics and planetary sciences.Preface: 1. Introduction: 2. Basic theory of cyclotron masers (CMs): 3. Linear theory of the cyclotron instability (CI): 4. Backward wave oscillator (BWO) regime in CMs: 5. Nonlinear cyclotron waveparticle interactions for a quasimonochromatic wave: 6. Nonlinear interaction of quasimonochromatic whistler mode waves with gyroresonant electrons in an in homogeneous plasma: 7. Wavelet amplification in an inhomogeneous plasma: 8. Quasilinear theory of cyclotron masers: 9. Nonstationary generation regimes and modulation effects: 10. ELF/VLF noiselike emissions and electrons in the Earths radiation belts: 11. Generation of discrete ELF/VLF whistler mode emissions: 12. Cyclotron instability of the proton radiation belts: 13. Cyclotron masers elsewhere in the solar system and in laboratory plasma devices: Epilogue: Glossary of terms: List of acronyms: References: Index.

Data Publikacji: 2012-10-04
Wymiary: 244 mm 170 mm 19 mm 580 gr