Heliophysics by Plasma Physics and Processes
Space Physics involves a wide range models and processes to describe the plasma and particles found throughout the solar system. This path explores these various plasma models and processes that can shape the systems being studied. These processes are universal and can apply on the scales of planets, stars, and the whole heliosphere or astrosphere.
General Dynamo Theory
Dynamo theory explores different models for creating magnetic fields from rotating astronomical bodies, including stars and planets.
Plasma as a Fluid
Modeling of space plasmas as a fluid, such as Magnetohydrodynamics, and the processes that can be described, such as magnetic reconnection and shocks.
Particles and Kinetic Theory
Modeling space plasmas using single particle motion and kinetic theory, as well as the acceleration of energetic particles.