Dr. Wen Li

• Spring 2024   CAS AS 703: Introduction to Space Physics​

Survey of physical phenomena in the sun, solar wind, magnetospheres, ionospheres, and upper atmospheres of objects in the solar system. Introduction to the physical processes governing space plasmas, solar-terrestrial interactions, and ionized and neutral media surrounding the Earth and other solar system bodies.

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• Fall 2023    CAS AS 785: Magnetospheres​

​The morphology and open model of the magnetosphere. Magnetohydrodynamics. Magnetospheric currents and magnetosphere-ionosphere coupling. Radiation belts and ring current dynamics. Magnetospheric waves. Substorms and aurorae. Bow shock and magnetosheath. Planetary magnetospheres.

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• Fall 2021   CAS AS 703: Introduction to Space Physics​

Survey of physical phenomena in the sun, solar wind, magnetospheres, ionospheres, and upper atmospheres of objects in the solar system. Introduction to the physical processes governing space plasmas, solar-terrestrial interactions, and ionized and neutral media surrounding the Earth and other solar system bodies.

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•   Spring 2021   CAS AS 414: Solar and Space Physics​

The Sun and ​solar wind, solar magnetic fields, sunspot cycle, active sun, corona. Interaction of the solar wind with planets. Planetary magnetospheres and ionospheres. Aeronomy. Solar System plasma physics. Magnetic storms and space weather.

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•   Fall 2020    CAS AS 785: Magnetospheres​

​The morphology and open model of the magnetosphere. Magnetohydrodynamics. Magnetospheric currents and magnetosphere-ionosphere coupling. Radiation belts and ring current dynamics. Magnetospheric waves. Substorms and aurorae. Bow shock and magnetosheath. Planetary magnetospheres.

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•   Fall 2019   CAS AS 101: The Solar System

The historical development of astronomy and the motion of the planets. The formation of the solar system. The sun and its effects on the earth. Description of the planets and the moons of our solar system including recent results from the space program.​

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•   Spring 2019   CAS AS 414: Solar and Space Physics​

The Sun and ​solar wind, solar magnetic fields, sunspot cycle, active sun, corona. Interaction of the solar wind with planets. Planetary magnetospheres and ionospheres. Aeronomy. Solar System plasma physics. Magnetic storms and space weather.

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•   Fall 2018   CAS AS 101: The Solar System

The historical development of astronomy and the motion of the planets. The formation of the solar system. The sun and its effects on the earth. Description of the planets and the moons of our solar system including recent results from the space program.​

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•   Spring 2018   CAS AS 414: Solar and Space Physics​

The Sun and ​solar wind, solar magnetic fields, sunspot cycle, active sun, corona. Interaction of the solar wind with planets. Planetary magnetospheres and ionospheres. Aeronomy. Solar System plasma physics. Magnetic storms and space weather.

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•   Fall 2017   CAS AS 785: Magnetospheres​

​The morphology and open model of the magnetosphere. Magnetohydrodynamics. Magnetospheric currents and magnetosphere-ionosphere coupling. Radiation belts and ring current dynamics. Magnetospheric waves. Substorms and aurorae. Bow shock and magnetosheath. Planetary magnetospheres.

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•   Spring 2017   CAS AS 101: The Solar System

The historical development of astronomy and the motion of the planets. The formation of the solar system. The sun and its effects on the earth. Description of the planets and the moons of our solar system including recent results from the space program.​

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