Space Physics. - An Introduction to Plasmas and Particles in the Heliospher and Magnetospheres, 2nd edition

Phenomena in space physics are complex and their understanding often requires the integration of different concepts of space physics. To help the beginner, this book uses a new methodological approach. The first chapters introduce simple concepts of plasma physics and describe where in space physics these concepts can be applied. The subsequent chapters are devoted to more complex observations. These are interpreted in terms of the concepts introduced earlier and new, more difficult, concepts are introduced where they are required. Thus observations and physical concepts are interwoven to give basic explanations of phenomena and also show the limitations in these explanations and identify some fundamental questions. This second edition has been updated and extended.