Exploring the Secrets of the Aurora

Prominent progress in science is inevitably associated with controversies. Thus, young researchers, in particular, have to learn how to persevere during the period of controversy and struggle for acceptance. Unfortunately, the skills needed are not taught in textbooks or monographs, which mostly des...

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Main Author: Akasofu, Syun-Ichi. (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: Electronic
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands, 2002.
Series:Astrophysics and Space Science Library ; 278
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Online Access:View fulltext via EzAccess
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