EGS XXV General Assembly, Nice, France, April 2000

ST18. Nonlinear dynamics and fractals in space (co-sponsored by NP):

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The main purpose of this session is to discuss nonlinear phenomena in space. Typical examples are: various collisionless shocks, including planetary, cometary and interplanetary shocks and the heliospheric termination shock, and the related nonlinear and solitary plasma waves. As fractal analysis is of great interest, the results of research on scaling, (multi-)fractal properties and intermittency of the astrophysical systems will be considered. The application of fractal methods and structure functions to analysis of time-series is especially relevant for studying the question of whether the irregular behaviour of the astrophysical objects results from intrinsic nonlinear chaotic dynamics or from external forces. Both theoretical and experimental contributions are solicited.

Preliminary List of Solicited Speakers

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