Space Physics: An Introduction van C. T. Russell, J. G. Luhmann and R. J. Strangeway is an English-language textbook that serves advanced teaching groups. This textbook is intended for higher-education students and professionals who want to deepen their knowledge of space physics.
This textbook provides comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of space physics, from the Sun to the interstellar medium. It covers fundamental processes and recent discoveries thanks to missions, theoretical insights, and observations. The material is suitable for a one- or two-semester course and includes practice problems, including computer-based exercises, enabling students to apply theory in practice.
The book provides advanced undergraduates with a solid overview of essential concepts, supported by an extensive glossary and recommended literature to further deepen understanding. Topics such as plasma physics and relevant scientific disciplines are treated in an integrated way.