Energetic particles in the heliosphere
INITIAL_TITLE_SRCH:
Energetic particles in the heliosphere
AUTHOR:
Simnett, G. M., (George M.), 1940-
ISBN:
9783319434933
PUBLICATION_INFO:
Cham : Springer Berlin Heidelberg, c2017.
PHYSICAL_DESC:
ix, 241 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 25 cm
SERIES:
Astrophysics and space science library ; 438
Astrophysics and space science library ; 438.
SERIES_TITLE:
Astrophysics and space science library ;
ABSTRACT:
This monograph traces the development of our understanding of how and where energetic particles are accelerated in the heliosphere and how they may reach the Earth. Detailed data sets are presented which address these topics. The bulk of the observations are from spacecraft in or near the ecliptic plane. It is timely to present this subject now that Voyager-1 has entered the true interstellar medium. Since it seems unlikely that there will be a follow-on to the Voyager programme any time soon, the data we already have regarding the outer heliosphere are not going to be enhanced for at least 40 years.
SUBJECT:
| Cosmic rays. |
| Heliosphere (Astrophysics) |
BIBSUMMARY:
This monograph traces the development of our understanding of how and where energetic particles are accelerated in the heliosphere and how they may reach the Earth. Detailed data sets are presented which address these topics. The bulk of the observations are from spacecraft in or near the ecliptic plane. It is timely to present this subject now that Voyager-1 has entered the true interstellar medium. Since it seems unlikely that there will be a follow-on to the Voyager programme any time soon, the data we already have regarding the outer heliosphere are not going to be enhanced for at least 40 years.