"As such, it encompasses a far-ranging number of topics, such as heliophysics which includes the solar physics of the Sun, the solar wind, planetary magnetospheres and ionospheres, auroras, cosmic rays, and synchrotron radiation."
The study of the physical properties and behavior of plasmas in space, magnetospheres, and the interaction between the Sun and Earth.
Gravity: The force of attraction between two objects with mass.
Electromagnetic Radiation: The energy that travels through space in the form of waves, including visible light, radio waves, and X-rays.
Celestial Mechanics: The study of the motions and interactions of celestial objects, such as planets, moons, asteroids, and comets.
Orbital Dynamics: The mathematical description of the motion of objects in orbit around each other, including the calculation of orbits and the prediction of future positions.
Solar Wind: The continuous flow of charged particles from the Sun that permeates the entire Solar System.
Magnetic Fields: Regions of space where magnetic forces are present.
Plasma Physics: The study of ionized gases, which are ubiquitous in space and play a significant role in many astrophysical phenomena.
Cosmic Rays: High-energy particles that originate outside of the Solar System and continuously bombard the Earth from all directions.
Auroras: The spectacular displays of light in the Earth's polar regions caused by charged particles from the Solar Wind interacting with the Earth's atmosphere.
Space Weather: The conditions in space that can affect technological systems and infrastructure on Earth, including solar flares, coronal mass ejections, and geomagnetic storms.
Astrophysics: The branch of astronomy that deals with the physical properties of celestial objects and the processes that occur within them.
Cosmology: The study of the origins and evolution of the universe, including the Big Bang theory, dark matter, and dark energy.
"the solar physics of the Sun, the solar wind, planetary magnetospheres and ionospheres, auroras, cosmic rays..."
"Space physics is a fundamental part of the study of space weather..."
"...important implications in not only to understanding the universe but also for practical everyday life, including the operations of communications and weather satellites."
"Space physics is distinct from astrophysical plasma and the field of astrophysics..."
"Space physics utilizes in situ measurements from high altitude rockets and spacecraft..."
"...in contrast to astrophysical plasma that relies on deduction of theory and astronomical observation."
"...also known as solar-terrestrial physics or space-plasma physics..."
"...the study of plasmas as they occur naturally in the Earth's upper atmosphere (aeronomy)."
"...the solar physics of the Sun, the solar wind, planetary magnetospheres and ionospheres, auroras, cosmic rays, and synchrotron radiation."
"...has important implications in not only to understanding the universe..."
"...but also for practical everyday life, including the operations of communications and weather satellites."
"the study of plasmas as they occur naturally in the Earth's upper atmosphere (aeronomy)..."
"the solar wind, planetary magnetospheres and ionospheres, auroras, cosmic rays..."
"Space physics utilizes in situ measurements..."
"...in contrast to astrophysical plasma that relies on deduction of theory and astronomical observation."
"Space physics is distinct from astrophysical plasma..."
"...for practical everyday life, including the operations of communications and weather satellites."
"Space physics utilizes in situ measurements from high altitude rockets and spacecraft..."
"...is the study of plasmas as they occur naturally in the Earth's upper atmosphere (aeronomy) and within the Solar System."