Nonlinear Cosmic Ray Diffusion Theories (astrophysics And Space Science Library)
by Andreas Shalchi /
2009 / English / PDF
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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 interstellar space, the
properties of such plasmas, the standard quasilinear approach to
describing plasma-particle interactions as well as several more
accurate nonlinear theories. Within a nonlinear treatment he
revisits the mechanism of diffusive shock acceleration, which is
responsible for the high cosmic ray energies. Based on new results
presented in this book the author proposes future numerical,
theoretical and observational research that could advance the field
of cosmic ray diffusion theory.
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 interstellar space, the
properties of such plasmas, the standard quasilinear approach to
describing plasma-particle interactions as well as several more
accurate nonlinear theories. Within a nonlinear treatment he
revisits the mechanism of diffusive shock acceleration, which is
responsible for the high cosmic ray energies. Based on new results
presented in this book the author proposes future numerical,
theoretical and observational research that could advance the field
of cosmic ray diffusion theory.
