Sentences with phrase «in space plasma physics»

The Space Plasma Physics Research Programme carries out experimental research in space plasma physics using data from instruments on satellites, and in the future also on space probes.

Since the Hermean magnetosphere occupies a unique position in the space plasma physics scenarios, the study of Mercury's magnetospheric processes will not only provide a clear picture of the planetary magnetosphere itself but it will also broaden our field of view of space plasma physics, in general.

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Researchers led by space physicist Chuanfei Dong of the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) and Princeton University have recently raised doubts about water on — and thus potential habitability of — frequently cited exoplanets that orbit red dwarfs, the most common stars in the Milky Way.

Dan Winske is recognized for his seminal and definitive work in the field of basic plasma physics and its application to both laboratory and space plasmas.

More information: • Swedish Institute of Space Physics, IRF: http://www2.irf.se • Research programme Space Plasma Physics, IRF, Uppsala: http://space.irfu.se/ • Information on Cassini: https://saturn.jpl.nasa.gov • IRF's instrument on Cassini: https://www.space.irfu.se/cassini/ • Article» In Situ Measurements of Saturn's Ionosphere show it is Dynamic and Interacts with the Rings», J. - E.

The project may involve the following topics: — Interaction of the solar wind with magnetised and unmagnetised planets — Space weather forecasts — Numerical (HPC) and analytical modelling of MHD wave processes and jets in solar and astrophysical plasma — MHD wave observations and solar magneto - seismology — Application of advanced data analysis to solar system science — Physics of collisionless shocks (including planetary and interplanetary shocks)-- Analysis of multi-point measurements made by space missions, e.g Cluster (ESA), THEMIS (NASA), MMS (Space weather forecasts — Numerical (HPC) and analytical modelling of MHD wave processes and jets in solar and astrophysical plasma — MHD wave observations and solar magneto - seismology — Application of advanced data analysis to solar system science — Physics of collisionless shocks (including planetary and interplanetary shocks)-- Analysis of multi-point measurements made by space missions, e.g Cluster (ESA), THEMIS (NASA), MMS (space missions, e.g Cluster (ESA), THEMIS (NASA), MMS (NASA)

Working with Dr. Jonathan Eastwood and based in the space and atmospheric physics group, the post holder will work closely with Prof. Jerry Chittenden and the plasma physics group in the further development of the simulation codes.

It is difficult for the standard numerical algorithms currently adopted by the plasma physics community to meet the long - term accuracy and fidelity requirement in large - scale numerical studies of multi-scale, complex dynamics of plasmas in space and laboratory.

The Space and Astrophysical Plasma Physics group at Queen Mary University of London is currently accepting applications for PhD studentships to begin in September 2018.

However, most important is an enthusiasm and motivation for undertaking an extended research project in space and astrophysical plasma physics.

Applicants should have a recent PhD in physics, ideally with a focus in plasma, space, or solar physics.

The scope of COSPAR comprises space studies of the Earth's surface, meteorology and climate; space studies of the Earth - Moon system and other bodies of the solar system, including the search for evidence of life in the solar system; study of planetary atmospheres including those of the ever - expanding inventory of exoplanets; space plasmas in the solar system; research in astrophysics from space; life sciences as related to space; materials sciences in space; and fundamental physics in space.

Back in 1971, Schneider was studying plasma physics at Columbia and moonlighting as a research assistant at NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies.