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Understanding the Magnetosphere: The Counter-intuitive Simplicity of Cosmic Electrodynamics

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Overview

Explore the intricacies of cosmic electrodynamics in this 57-minute Van Allen Lecture from the AGU Fall Meeting 2008. Presented by Vytenis Vasyliunas from the Max-Planck-Institute, delve into the counter-intuitive simplicity of understanding the magnetosphere. Journey through topics including basic equations, energy transfer, coupling theory, and the comparison between classical and quantum physics. Gain valuable insights into the fundamental concepts and current notations used in magnetospheric research, concluding with an engaging discussion on this complex yet fascinating subject.

Syllabus

Introduction
Background
Basic Equations
Development
Basic Insight
Energy Transfer
Coupling Theory
Basic Scheme
Equations
V vs EJ
Classical Quantum Physics
Summary
Current
Notation
Discussion

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