Origins Of Magnetospheric Physics
Download or Read eBook Origins Of Magnetospheric Physics PDF written by James A. Van Allen and published by University of Iowa Press. This book was released on 2004-10 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : James A. Van Allen |
Publisher | : University of Iowa Press |
Total Pages | : 148 |
Release | : 2004-10 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781587297717 |
ISBN-13 | : 158729771X |
Rating | : 4/5 (17 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Origins Of Magnetospheric Physics by : James A. Van Allen
Book excerpt: Early in 1958, instruments on the space satellites Explorer I and Explorer III revealed the presence of radiation belts, enormous populations of energetic particles trapped in the magnetic field of the earth. Originally published in 1983 but long out of print until now, Origins of Magnetospheric Physics tells the story of this dramatic and hugely transformative period in scientific and Cold War history. Writing in an accessible style and drawing on personal journals, correspondence, published papers, and the recollections of colleagues, James Van Allen documents a trail-blazing era in space history