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Plasma and Field Boundaries in Space - Van Allen Lecture

Offered By: AGU via YouTube

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Explore the fascinating world of space plasma physics in this 57-minute Van Allen Lecture from the 2010 AGU Fall Meeting. Delve into the complexities of plasma and field boundaries in space, presented by B. U. Sonnerup from Dartmouth College. Examine key concepts such as magnetopause, flux transfer events, and rotational discontinuities. Gain insights into data analysis techniques, including variance analysis and the use of composite maps. Investigate the behavior of wiggly curbs in space and their significance in understanding plasma boundaries. Learn about the invariant axis and its role in studying low-latitude boundary layers. Discover the intricacies of solar wind interactions and their impact on space plasma dynamics. This comprehensive lecture provides a deep dive into the cutting-edge research and methodologies used to unravel the mysteries of plasma boundaries in the vast expanse of space.

Syllabus

Introduction
Wiggly Curbs
Space
magnetopause
data analysis
equation
benchmark test
flux transphobia
Composite maps
FTE
Invariant Axis
Low Latitude Boundary
Rotational Discontinuities
Solar Wind
Variance Analysis
Conclusion


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