PHYS4611

PHYS 4611 - Introduction to Space Physics (3 Cr.)

School of Physics & Astronomy (11140) TIOT - College of Science and Engineering

PHYS 4611 - Introduction to Space Physics (3 Cr.)

Course description

Dynamics of charged particles/plasmas in space. Physics of the Sun and solar wind. Solar/galactic cosmic rays. Interactions of solar wind with planetary magnetospheres. Dynamics of Magnetosphere. Formation of the aurora. Physics of radiation belts.

prereq: PHYS 4001, PHYS 4002

Minimum credits

3

Maximum credits

3

Is this course repeatable?

No

Grading basis

OPT - Student Option

Lecture

Fulfills the writing intensive requirement?

No

Typically offered term(s)

Fall Odd Year