Physics – Plasma Physics
Scientific paper
Jan 1989
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1989plap.work....3a&link_type=abstract
In ESA, Proceedings of an International School and Workshop on Plasma Astrophysics, Volume 1 p 3-8 (SEE N89-24910 18-75)
Physics
Plasma Physics
Astrophysics, Cosmology, Histories, Plasma Physics, Space Observations (From Earth), Spaceborne Astronomy, Astronomical Models, Astronomical Satellites, Astronomical Spectroscopy, Cosmic Plasma, Spaceborne Telescopes
Scientific paper
It is shown how progress in astrophysics is not only due to new ideas but also to the introduction of new methods of observation. The Copernican revolution was more due to the introduction of the telescope than to the heliocentric model (invented 2000 yr earlier). The decisive importance of electromagnetic effects in astrophysics originated from Langmuir's invention of the plasma probe and from Birkeland's terrella experiment and his observations of plasmas in space (aurora). A similar revolution was introduced by space research which made possible in situ measurements in cosmic plasmas and opened the X-ray and gamma ray regions to observation. The result is a drastic revision of essential parts of astrophysics (including cosmology) leading to the Plasma Universe model.
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