Energetic particles in the heliosphere

Space Physics / Physics of the Heliosphere

Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Dröge

Office 31.01.012

Telephone: +49 931 83669

Publications: ADS (Harvard Astrophysics Data System)

Dr. Yulia Kartavykh

Room 31.01.013

Telephone: +49 931 83769

Research topics:

Acceleration and transport of energetic particles in astrophysical plasmas, in particular:

• Interaction between charged particles and electromagnetic fluctuations
• Simulation of the progation of solar energetic particles in the Heliosphere 
• Acceleration of energetic particles at shock waves
• Analysis of measurements made on interplanetary space probes
• Participation in future space missions (Solar Orbiter)