Search for dissertations about: "Kalevi Mursula"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Kalevi Mursula.

2. 1. Alfvén Waves and Energy Transformation in Space Plasmas

   Author : Yuri Khotyaintsev; Kalevi Mursula; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Space and plasma physics; Alfvén waves; particle acceleration; ionosphere; magnetopause; magnetic reconnection; Rymd- och plasmafysik; Space physics; Rymdfysik; Space Physics; rymdfysik;

   Abstract : This thesis is focused on the role of Alfvén waves in the energy transformation and transport in the magnetosphere. Different aspects of Alfvén wave generation, propagation and dissipation are considered. The study involves analysis of experimental data from the Freja, Polar and Cluster spacecraft, as well as theoretical development. READ MORE