The first part of this course reviews observations and theories of the acceleration processes by quasi-static and wave electric fields producing aurora and plasma outflow, including phenomena such as double layers, magnetic mirroring, thermoelectric fields, anomalous resistivity, and different kinds of waves. The second part addresses the topic of sources and losses of plasma in the magnetosphere and ionosphere, such as by precipitation and plasma escape.
FEF3300 Magnetosphere-Ionosphere Coupling 8.0 credits
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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After completion of the course the students should be familiar with today’s knowledge of the acceleration processes producing discrete aurora as well as with the associated sources and loss processes between the magnetosphere and the ionosphere.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
MSc level mathematics and physics
Literature
Selected chapters of the two books:
Auroral Plasma Physics, Edited by Götz Paschmann, Stein Haaland, and Rudolf Trumann, Space Sciences Series of ISSI, Kluwer Academic Publishers, 2003.
Magnetospheric Plasma Sources and Losses, Edited by Bengt Hultqvist, Marit Öieroset, Goetz Paschmann & Rudolf Treumann, Space Sciences Series of ISSI, Kluwer Academic Publishers, 1999.
Selected journal papers
Examination and completion
Grading scale
G
Examination
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If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Other requirements for final grade
A number of seminar presentations should be completed by the students.
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
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Education cycle
Third cycle