Essays about: "George Xystouris"

Found 3 essays containing the words George Xystouris.

1. 1. Investigation of the electron density close to the rings of Saturn and Prediction of the F-ring plasma characteristics

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för fysik och astronomi; Uppsala universitet/Institutet för rymdfysik, Uppsalaavdelningen

   Author : George Xystouris; [2016]
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   Abstract : Saturn has the second strongest magnetic field among the planets of the solar system, creating the second biggest magnetosphere, after Jupiter. The magnetosphere is similar to Earth's, as both of them are created by a dipole magnetic field, produced by a planetary dynamo. Despite the similarities, they have some major differences. READ MORE

3. 2. SETI follow-up observations

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Observationell astrofysik

   Author : George Xystouris; [2016]
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   Abstract : The G-HAT team (G-HAT: Glimpsing Heat from Alien Technologies) compiled a catalogue of 93 galaxies that could host Kardashev-III civilizations [Griffith et al., 2015], using data from the WISE space telescope. READ MORE

4. 3. Pressure balance in the Martian ionosphere - Solar Wind interaction

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för fysik och astronomi

   Author : George Xystouris; [2015]
   Keywords : Mars; Ionosphere; Solar Wind; Pressure balance;

   Abstract : Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun and its interaction with the solar wind is a quite interesting subject tostudy. While it is a rocky planet it doesn't have an intrinsic magnetic eld, but an ionosphere, created by thephotoionization of a relatively thin atmosphere. READ MORE