Kappa Distributions: From Observational Evidences via Controversial Predictions to a Consistent Theory...

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Marian Lazar Horst Fichtner

Kappa Distributions

From Observational Evidences via Controversial Predictions to a Consistent Theory of Nonequilibrium...

Marian Lazar, Horst Fichtner

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Springer Nature Switzerland AG
03 December 2021

Solar system: the Sun & planets; Plasma physics; Statistical physics; Applied physics; Astrophysics

Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library

This book presents recent results on the modelling of space plasmas with Kappa distributions and their interpretation. Hot and dilute space plasmas most often do not reach thermal equilibrium, their dynamics being essentially conditioned by the kinetic effects of plasma particles, i.e., electrons, protons, and heavier ions. Deviations from thermal equilibrium shown by these plasma particles are often described by Kappa distributions. Although well-known, these distributions are still controversial in achieving a statistical characterization and a physical interpretation of non-equilibrium plasmas.

The results of the Kappa modelling presented here mark a significant progress with respect to all these aspects and open perspectives to understanding the high-resolution data collected by the new generation of telescopes and spacecraft missions.

The book is directed to the large community of plasma astrophysics, including graduate students and specialists from associated disciplines, given the palette of the proposed topics reaching from applications to the solar atmosphere and the solar wind, via linear and quasilinear modelling of multi-species plasmas and waves within, to the fundamental physics of nonequilibrium plasmas.

Edited by: Marian Lazar, Horst Fichtner
Imprint: Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Country of Publication: Switzerland
Edition: 2021 ed.
Volume: 464
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 155mm,
Weight: 676g
ISBN: 9783030826222
ISBN 10: 3030826228
Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library
Pages: 330
Publication Date: 03 December 2021
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

M. Lazar: Visiting Professor at the Centre for Mathematical Plasma Astrophysics, KU Leuven (2016-present), PhD degree in Physics – 2003, Research Associate at Theoretical Physics IV, Ruhr University Bochum (2010 – present), Refereed publications in plasma physics and astrophysics: approx. 115, H-index 24, Editor: ‘’Exploring the solar wind ” (Intechopen, doi: 10.5772/2079), Editor Associate with Frontiers: Physics, Space Physics, Reviewer for: Astron. Astrophys., Astrophys. J., Solar Phys., Phys. Plasmas, Planet. Space Science, Astrophys. Space Science, J. Geophys. Res., etc. H. Fichtner: PhD degree in Physics – 1991, Habilitation 2000, Research Associate at Department of Physics and Astronomy, Univ. of Calgary, Canada (1992-1993), Research Associate at the Institute of Physical Science and Technology, Univ. of Maryland, USA (1994-1995), Research Associate at the Institute for Astrophysics and Extraterrestrial Research, Univ. Bonn, Germany (1996-1997), ResearchScientist and Docent, Institute of Theoretical Physics IV, Ruhr-Univ. Bochum (1998-present), more than 140 refereed publications, H-index 28, Reviewer for: Astron. Astrophys., Astrophys. J., Nature Astronomy, Solar Phys., Phys. Plasmas, Planet. Space Science, Astrophys. Space Science, J. Geophys. Res., etc.

Reviews for Kappa Distributions: From Observational Evidences via Controversial Predictions to a Consistent Theory of Nonequilibrium Plasmas

“The sixteen chapters of the present edited volume aim to summarize and review research over the past ~20 years concerning the origin and physical consequences of these kappa distributions … . Methodology centres on application of the Vlasov–Maxwell equation set in both linear and quasi-linear approximations, with which it was a pleasure for this reviewer to become reacquainted via these more recent applications through perusal of this clear and well-produced monograph.” (Stanley W. H. Cowley, The Observatory, Vol. 142 (1291), December, 2022)