Overview
Explore 45 years of groundbreaking space plasma research in this AGU Fall Meeting 2011 Nicolet Lecture presented by Michael C. Kelley from Cornell University. Delve into a wide range of topics including stratus clouds, iron density, neutral winds, meteor trails, gravity wave theory, barium clouds, exploding stars, aurora zones, heat conduction, waves, density fluctuations, Earth's magnetic field, sources of electric fields, lightning, and red sprites. Gain insights into the fascinating world of space plasma physics and its evolution over nearly half a century through this comprehensive lecture.
Syllabus
Introduction
Family
The Fantastic Year
Stratus Cloud
Iron Density
Neutral Winds
Meteor Trail
Gravity Wave Theory
The Puff Daddy
The Figure
The Experiment
Barium Cloud
Exploding Stars
Aurora Zone
Heat Conduction
Waves
Density fluctuations
Earths magnetic field
Sources of electric fields
Lightning
Red Sprites
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