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Particle energization in space plasmas: towards a multi-point, multi-scale plasma observatory

Sorriso-Valvo, Luca; Retinò, Alessandro; McWilliams, Kathryn +27 more

This White Paper outlines the importance of addressing the fundamental science theme "How are charged particles energized in space plasmas" through a future ESA mission. The White Paper presents five compelling science questions related to particle energization by shocks, reconnection, waves and turbulence, jets and their combinations. Answering t…

A Case for Electron-Astrophysics

Verscharen, Daniel; D'Amicis, Raffaella; Bruno, Roberto +27 more

The smallest characteristic scales, at which electron dynamics determines the plasma behaviour, are the next frontier in space and astrophysical plasma research. The analysis of astrophysical processes at these scales lies at the heart of the research theme of electron-astrophysics. Electron scales are the ultimate bottleneck for dissipation of pl…