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AOSS 597 Fundamental of Space Plasma Physics
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AOSS 597 - Fundamental of Space Plasma Physics
- Instructor: Lennard A Fisk
- Description: Basic plasma concepts, Boltzman equation, higher order moments equations, MHD equations, double adiabatic theory. Plasma expansion to vacuum, transonic flows, solar wind, polar wind. Collisionless shocks, propagating and planetary shocks. Fokker-Planck equation, quasilinear theory, velocity diffusion, cosmic ray transport, shock acceleration. Spacecraft charging, mass loading.
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- Semester Offered: WINTER
- Time: 11:30 am to 7:00 pm
- Days: M W F
- Credits: 3
- Room: 2236 SRB
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