Electron storm causes auroral emissions on Mercury’s surface!
The interaction between the solar wind and a planet’s intrinsic magnetic field leads to a variety of responses within the magnetosphere it forms. As with the Earth, but on much […]
A few colleagues from different research groups are organising « Astroplasma » discussion sessions. The goal is to bring together people who are genuinely interested in plasma physics for astrophysics at IRAP, by proposing a regular scientific exchange and discussion time.s.
Workshop Astroplasma website
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The interaction between the solar wind and a planet’s intrinsic magnetic field leads to a variety of responses within the magnetosphere it forms. As with the Earth, but on much […]
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The European Research Council (ERC) has just awarded this prestigious grant to Michel Rieutord, professor at the University Toulouse III – Paul Sabatier at the Institute for Research in Astrophysics […]
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Except for the lightest elements (H, He and Li), atoms are formed inside the stars, throughout its life, by nuclear reactions. But they need to escape. Among the most efficient […]