Theory of atmospheric electricity phenomena. Frenkel Y.I.

The book of an outstanding domestic theoretical physicist Y. I. Frenkel proposed to the reader, which summarizes the experimental material about the intensity of the electric field at the earth's surface, about air conduction and its ionization at various heights, about voluminous charges, etc., contains a modern theory atmospheric electricity. According to Frenkel’s theory, the electric field of the atmosphere is explained by the entire electrical phenomena occurring in the troposphere - the polarization of the clouds and their interaction with the Earth, and the ionosphere does not play a significant role in the course of atmospheric electrical processes.

Although many issues of the theory of atmospheric electricity They remain still not finally solved, the author outlined the main directions of further research: the determination of the nature of processes leading to colossal electrification of thunderclouds, in order to forecast and manage them; clarification of the role of electric forces in the formation of clouds and precipitation; The possibility of reducing the electricalization of airplanes and increasing flight safety, as well as revealing the secrets of the formation of ball lightning.

The book is recommended for specialists - physicists and mathematicians, as well as students and graduate students of natural universities.