Springer Theses

Sulaiman, Ali Haidar

This thesis focuses on the very high Mach number shock wave that is located sunward of Saturn's strong magnetic field in the continuous high-speed flow of charged particles from the Sun (the solar wind). The author exploits the fact that the Cassini spacecraft is the only orbiter in a unique parameter regime, far different from the more familiar near-Earth space, to provide in-situ insights into the unreachable exotic regime of supernova remnants. This thesis bridges the gap between shock physics in the Solar System and the physics of ultra-high Mach number shocks around the remnants of supernova explosions, since to date research into the latter has been restricted to theory, remote observations, and simulations.

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2016-11-22

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9783319492919

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-49292-6

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 97