Instruction offered by members of the Department of Physics and Astronomy in the Faculty of Science.
Department Head – R.I. Thompson
Note: For listings of related courses, see Astronomy, Astrophysics, Medical Physics and Physics.
Graduate Course
Space Physics 671
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 co-ordinate systems, reconnection, current flow in the magnetosphere, substorms, and particle acceleration. Course Hours:3 units; H(3-0) Prerequisite(s):Note: It is expected that a student's background will include Physics 509 and 555 or equivalent.
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