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SPPH 671

For more information about these courses contact the Department of Physics and Astronomy science.ucalgary.ca/physics-astronomy.

Note: For listings of related courses, see Astronomy, Astrophysics, Medical Physics and Physics.

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Space Physics 671

Physics of the Magnetosphere

Physics of the interaction between the earth's magnetic field and the fields and plasmas of the surrounding interplanetary environment. Topics include magnetic field models and co-ordinate systems, reconnection, current flow in the magnetosphere, substorms, and particle acceleration.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Note: It is expected that a student's background will include Physics 509 and 555 or equivalent.

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