ABSTRACT

How did electrons in the high atmosphere and space around the Earth come to acquire their speeds and energies?
This intriguing question lies at the heart of understanding how high-energy electrons create the spectacular displays of the ^IAurora Borealis and ^IAurora Australis. Electron Acceleration in the Aurora and Beyond explores the mysteries

chapter 1|64 pages

Acceleration principles

chapter 2|34 pages

The arena

chapter 3|73 pages

Electron acceleration in the aurora

chapter 9|17 pages

Electron acceleration at the Sun

chapter 10|10 pages

Electron acceleration in the Cosmos

chapter 11|3 pages

Reflections