Characterizing Space Plasmas: A Data Driven Approach

This book uses a data-driven approach to connect measurements made by plasma instruments to the real world, emphasizing recent results, exploring the consequences of new discoveries, and evaluating new trends or techniques in the field. It is essential reading for graduate students in space plasma physics and a useful reference for the broader astrophysics community.

Format: Hardback
Length: 332 pages
Publication date: 06 August 2018
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This comprehensive textbook employs a data-driven methodology to bridge the gap between measurements obtained from plasma instruments and the physical realm. By leveraging the full potential of these instruments, it delves into the intricate details of the data, offering a profound understanding of the experimental outcomes. Students who adopt this approach gain valuable insights into the range of measurements that instruments can capture, and through their engagement with real-world data, they pave the way for developing models that align with these observations. While initially designed as a teaching resource, the book encompasses a wealth of novel information. It highlights recent advancements, such as particle measurements derived from the Cluster ion experiment, explores the far-reaching implications of new discoveries, and assesses emerging trends or techniques within the field. Simultaneously, the author ensures that the physical concepts employed to interpret the data remain general and widely applicable, making the content accessible to a broad audience. The diverse topics covered in this book serve as a valuable resource for graduate students specializing in space plasma physics, while also providing valuable insights for the broader astrophysics community.

This comprehensive textbook employs a data-driven methodology to bridge the gap between measurements obtained from plasma instruments and the physical realm. By leveraging the full potential of these instruments, it delves into the intricate details of the data, offering a profound understanding of the experimental outcomes. Students who adopt this approach gain valuable insights into the range of measurements that instruments can capture, and through their engagement with real-world data, they pave the way for developing models that align with these observations. While initially designed as a teaching resource, the book encompasses a wealth of novel information. It highlights recent advancements, such as particle measurements derived from the Cluster ion experiment, explores the far-reaching implications of new discoveries, and assesses emerging trends or techniques within the field. Simultaneously, the author ensures that the physical concepts employed to interpret the data remain general and widely applicable, making the content accessible to a broad audience. The diverse topics covered in this book serve as a valuable resource for graduate students specializing in space plasma physics, while also providing valuable insights for the broader astrophysics community.

Weight: 696g
Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783319900407
Edition number: 1st ed. 2018