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From the inner magnetosphere to the Van Allen's radiation beltsJean-François RipollIn this colloquium, I will discuss the dynamics of the energetic electrons trapped within the Earth’s Van Allen radiation belts through observations and computations of the whole environment in which these particles evolve, starting as wide as the Earth’s inner magnetosphere and narrowing to the finest scales of local measurements from recent satellite missions. The inner magnetosphere dynamics are presented...
Please join the University of Iowa Physics & Astronomy Department as we use the Van Allen Observatory and small telescopes to tour the summer sky. To attend this Astronomy observation session, follow the signs in Van Allen Hall to the east elevator to reach the roof or visit the southeast lawn.
Please join the University of Iowa Physics & Astronomy Department as we use the Van Allen Observatory and small telescopes to tour the summer sky. To attend this Astronomy observation session, follow the signs in Van Allen Hall to the east elevator to reach the roof or visit the southeast lawn.