Whistler and Alfvén Mode Cyclotron Masers in Space

The subject of wave-particle interactions occurring in space plasmas has developed strongly both observationally and theoretically since the discovery of the Van Allen radiation belts of charged particles trapped in the Earths magnetosphere over forty years ago. These wave-particle interactions are recognized today as being a most important research topic in space plasma physics. This is the first book to provide a full and systematic description of the physical theory of whistler and Alfvn cyclotron masers acting in planetary magnetospheres and in the Suns outer atmosphere. It addresses current research topics by examining significant problems in the subject. It gives sufficient detail on the topic that readers use to apply the methods presented to new problems helping them with their own research. This book is a valuable reference for researchers and graduate students working in space science solar-terrestrial physics plasma physics and planetary sciences.