A&O SCI 205A

Introduction to Solar System Plasmas

Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences · 4 units · Graduate courses (200-299)

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(Formerly numbered C205A.) Introduction to basic plasma physical processes occurring in sun, solar wind, magnetospheres, and ionospheres of planets, using simple fluid (magnetohydrodynamic) models as well as individual particle (radiation belt dynamics) approach. Solar-planetary coupling processes, geomagnetic phenomena, aurora.

S/U (for majors with consent of instructor after successful completion of written and oral comprehensive examination and for nonmajors at discretion of major department) or letter grading.

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