Subject
SPPH - Space Physics
Description
Physics of the Magnetosphere
Physics of the interaction between the earth's magnetic field and the fields and plasmas of the surrounding interplanetary environment. Topics include magnetic field models and coordinate systems, reconnection, current flow in the magnetosphere, substorms, and particle acceleration.
Notes: It is expected that a student's background will include Physics 509 and 555 or equivalent.
Physics of the interaction between the earth's magnetic field and the fields and plasmas of the surrounding interplanetary environment. Topics include magnetic field models and coordinate systems, reconnection, current flow in the magnetosphere, substorms, and particle acceleration.
Notes: It is expected that a student's background will include Physics 509 and 555 or equivalent.
Course Attributes
Fee Rate Group(Domestic) - A, Fee Rate Group(International) -B, GFC Hours (3-0)
Courses may consist of a Lecture, Lab, Tutorial, and/or Seminar. Students will be required to register in each component that is required for the course as indicated in the schedule of classes. Practicums, internships or other experiential learning modalities are typically indicated as a Lab component.
Component
LEC
Units
3
Repeat for Credit
No
Subject code
SPPH