Exploring the Secrets of the Aurora Second Edition /

• Main Author: Akasofu, Syun-Ichi (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: New York, NY : Springer New York, 2007.
• Edition: Second Edition.
• Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library, 278
• Subjects: Physics.; Geophysics.; Atmospheric sciences.; Astronomy.; Astrophysics.; Cosmology.; Observations, Astronomical.; Astronomy > Observations.; Space sciences.; Nuclear physics.; Heavy ions.; Hadrons.; Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology.; Geophysics/Geodesy.; Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Sciences.; Atmospheric Sciences.; Astronomy, Observations and Techniques.; Nuclear Physics, Heavy Ions, Hadrons.

This new edition of Exploring the Secrets of the Aurora is based on the author's own experiences as a scientist. It describes the history of progress made in auroral science and magnetospheric physics by providing examples of ideas, controversies, struggles, acceptance, and success. Although no...