STFC Introductory Course in Solar System Physics
University of Leeds, 6-10 September 2010
Course Directors: Steve Tobias & David Hughes
Local
Organizing committee: David Hughes, Evy Kersale & Steve Tobias
Department Of Applied Mathematics
University of Leeds
Leeds LS2 9JT
The
Sun's
magnetic field is carried far away from the solar surface by the
solar wind out to the outer edge of the heliosphere and the interface
with the galactic neighbourhood. The environment between the Sun and
the outer planets is thus dominated by the processes occurring on the
Sun that shape the heliospheric magnetic field, and our understanding
of the evolution of planetary magnetospheres and atmospheres within
our own and other solar systems relies heavily on our ability to
understand the whole coupled system. At the outer edges of the
heliosphere the galactic neighbourhood exerts a controlling
influence. Studies of solar system physics have the potential to
extend our knowledge of the universe far beyond the sum of its
constituent parts. It is, however, often the case that students (and
more experienced researchers) find it difficult to appreciate how
their particular area of research fits into a broader picture. It is
the purpose of this summer school to introduce students to these
kinds of ideas as early as possible in their careers, in the hope
that it will influence the way they approach their own research,
whilst also providing a solid grounding in the necessary underlying
physics.
Registration
is
now
closed
Note: if problem occur with registration please
email: smt at maths.leeds.ac.uk
Information
The course
is free for STFC students. Other students may attend subject to
availability of places.
Accommodation
and
meals
are
provided
at
The
University
of
Leeds
at
a
cost
of
410 GBP for full 5-day attendance at
the conference
(Sunday night to Friday lunchtime) and 90 GBP for daily rate of
attendance.
Preliminary
Programme
Note: not
all speakers are confirmed.
The aim of the course is to provide an introduction to the basic physics of the solar system for new students and researchers in the field with an emphasis on similar processes in different systems within the heliosphere and beyond. The course will cover introductions to MHD and plasma physics and diverse topics as listed below. We intend to invite some more experienced students from Leeds to chat about life as an STFC PhD student and also to include a panel discussion that will allow the students to quiz existing students, PDRAs and academics about aspects of academic life at all stages.
Sunday
Arrive and register 15:00 - 18:00
Ice breaker 18:00
Dinner 19:30
The Sun-Earth system:
Monday
09:00 - 10:30 The Solar System: An Overview Louise Harra (C)
Lecture
10:30 - 11:00 Coffee
11:00 - 12:30 The Solar Interior Paul Bushby (c) Lecture
12:30 - 13:30 Lunch
13:30 - 15:00 Introduction to MHD Alan Hood (c) Lecture
15:00 - 15:30 Tea
15:30 - 17:00 Helioseismology and Asteroseismology Bill Chaplin (c)
Dinner 18:30
Tuesday
09:00 - 10:30 Introduction to the Solar Atmosphere Valery Nakariakov (c)
10:30 - 11:00 Coffee
11:00 - 12:30 Solar Atmosphere: Theory Alan Hood (c) Lecture Here
12:30 - 13:30 Lunch
13:30 - 15:00 Introduction to Plasma Physics David Tsiklauri (c) Lecture Here
15:00 - 15:30 Tea
15:30 - 17:00 Ground Based Observations Ian McCrea Lecture
Here
Dinner 18:30
Wednesday
09:00- 10:30 Waves and Instabilities Rekha Jain (c) Lecture
10:30 - 11:00 Coffee
11:00 - 12:30 The Solar Wind Steve Schwartz
(c) Lecture
here
12:30 - 13:30 Lunch
FREE AFTERNOON
Thursday
09:00 - 10:30 The Magnetosphere Jim Wild (c) Lecture
10:30 - 11:00 Coffee
11:00 - 12:30 The Ionosphere Alan Aylward (c) Lecture
12:30 - 13:30 Lunch
13:30 - 15:00 Solar Variability and Climate Mike
Lockwood (c) Lecture
15:00 - 15:30 Tea
15:30 - 17:00 Space Based Observations Len Culhane (c) Lecture here
Conference Dinner 19:00
Friday
09:00 - 10:30 The Mesosphere and Thermosphere Nick Mitchell (c)
10:30 - 11:00 Coffee
11:00 - 12:30 Planets Chris Jones (c) Lecture
12:30 - 13:30 Lunch
13:30 - 15:00 Comets Mark Bailey (c) Lecture
15:00 - 15:30 Tea
End of Conference