Interplanetary electromagnetic field

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SUMMARY

The discussion focuses on the interplanetary magnetic field (IMF), its strength, temporal variations, and statistical models for prediction. Participants recommend the book "Introduction to Space Physics" by M.G. Kivelson and C.T. Russell, which includes relevant chapters on solar wind and IMF. Additionally, a search on Google Scholar for articles published from 2015 onwards yields over 16,000 results, indicating a wealth of information available for further exploration.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of electromagnetic theory, particularly as it relates to space physics.
  • Familiarity with solar wind dynamics and its interaction with the IMF.
  • Basic knowledge of statistical modeling techniques for scientific data.
  • Experience with academic research tools, especially Google Scholar.
NEXT STEPS
  • Research the latest studies on interplanetary magnetic field variations using Google Scholar.
  • Read "Introduction to Space Physics" by M.G. Kivelson and C.T. Russell for foundational knowledge.
  • Explore statistical models used in space physics to predict IMF behavior.
  • Investigate solar wind characteristics and their impact on the IMF through academic journals.
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This discussion is beneficial for electrical engineers, astrophysicists, and researchers interested in space physics, particularly those studying the interplanetary magnetic field and its implications for solar phenomena.

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I am searching information about the interplanetary magnetic field,e.g, what is its strength? Does it vary with time? (I guess so) Are there statistical model to predict its variation in space and time? ...
At the moment I have not a specific question in my mind, but I am looking for some references to know more. A couple of google searches did not get me much, even the wikipedia page does not say much.
About the level of the reference: keep in mind that I am an electrical engineer, therefore I have (I hope... ;-)) a good background in physics and mathematics.
 
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If you are looking for a book, a used copy of
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0521457149/?tag=pfamazon01-20
Can be found for under $20 delivered (in us). If I recall correctly, there is a chapter on the solar wind and IMF. It is a reasonable book, and your upper division EM class should be sufficient background. I would hope you could find something online if you limit searches to .edu sites, but I'm guessing you already did that.

Good luck.

Edit: here is a table of contents and my review
https://www.physicsforums.com/threa...ysics-by-m-g-kivelson-and-c-t-russell.673520/
Jason
 
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You mentioned a google search, but not google scholar. This search for interplanetary magnetic field (restricted to 2015 and later) turned up over 16,000 hits. A quick look at some of the titles suggests you will find what you are looking for, though it will likely require significant filtering.
 
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