Nonlinear Cosmic Ray Diffusion Theories

• Main Author: Shalchi, Andreas (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2009.
• Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library, 362
• Subjects: Physics.; Astrophysics.; Space sciences.; Nuclear physics.; Particle acceleration.; Atoms.; Matter.; Plasma (Ionized gases).; Astrophysics and Astroparticles.; Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Sciences.; Particle and Nuclear Physics.; Particle Acceleration and Detection, Beam Physics.; Atoms and Molecules in Strong Fields, Laser Matter Interaction.; Plasma Physics.

This book deals with the physics of cosmic ray diffusion theory, focusing on the physics of nonlinear transport of cosmic rays through turbulent interplanetary or interstellar plasma. The author discusses fundamental processes such as cosmic ray propagation and acceleration in the solar system or in...