This two-volume work is the first modern presentation of what we know of the inner part of the solar system. Practically all this knowledge stems from the HELIOS mission, in which the authors of this book were all deeply involved. The book gives a comprehensive summary that will be indispensable for every researcher in space, solar, and plasma physics, as well as astronomy.

Inhalt

1. Introduction.- 1.1 Why the Inner Heliosphere?.- 1.2 Scientific Objectives and General Aspects of the Helios Mission.- 1.3 Scientific Highlights and Summary.- 1.4 Heliospheric Physics and Some Astrophysical Connections.- References.- 2. Remote Sensing Observations of the Solar Corona.- 2.1 Introduction.- 2.2 Morphology of the Outer Corona: A Brief Survey.- 2.3 Coronal Plasma Density.- 2.4 Coronal Magnetic Structure.- 2.5 Coronal Velocities and Turbulence.- 2.6 Coronal Mass Ejections.- 2.7 Appendix: Radio-Sounding Measurement Techniques.- References.- 3. Large-Scale Structure of the Interplanetary Medium.- 3.1 Introduction.- 3.2 Longitudinal Stream Boundaries.- 3.3 Latitudinal Stream Boundaries.- 3.4 Stream Structures with Respect to the Heliomagnetic Equator.- 3.5 Corotating Shock Waves.- 3.6 Scenario in Terms of the Ballerina Model.- 3.7 The Solar Wind as a Two-State Phenomenon.- 3.8 Variations During the Solar Activity Cycle.- 3.9 Conclusions and Outlook.- References.- 4. The Interplanetary Magnetic Field.- 4.1 Introduction.- 4.2 Radial Variations.- 4.3 The Solar Magnetic Field and the Interplanetary Magnetic Field.- 4.4 Summary and Outlook.- References.- 5. Interplanetary Dust.- 5.1 Introduction.- 5.2 Methods of Observation.- 5.3 Particle Properties.- 5.4 Physical Processes.- 5.5 Mass and Size Distribution.- 5.6 Spatial Distribution.- 5.7 Orbit Distribution.- 5.8 Compatibility of Dust Experiments with Zodiacal Light Observations.- 5.9 Sources and Sinks.- 5.10 Attempt at a Judgement.- References.