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| title = The Plasma Universe of Hannes Alfv
| title = The Plasma Universe of Hannes Alfv
| url = [https://web.archive.org/web/20111215131833/http://www.scientificexploration.org/edgescience/edgescience_09.pdf Link to paper (Internet Archive)]
| author = [[David Talbott]]
| author = [[David Talbott]]
| published = 2011
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'''Read the full paper''' [https://web.archive.org/web/20111215131833/http://www.scientificexploration.org/edgescience/edgescience_09.pdf here] ''(archived copy — the original link is no longer available)''


==Abstract==
==Abstract==

Revision as of 08:28, 20 July 2026

Scientific Paper
TitleThe Plasma Universe of Hannes Alfv
Read in fullLink to paper (Internet Archive)
Author(s)David Talbott
Published2011
JournalEdgeScience
Volume9
Pages5-11

Read the full paper here (archived copy — the original link is no longer available)

Abstract

In the 20th century no scientist added more to our knowledge of electromagnetism in space than Hannes Alfv?n (1908?1995). His insights changed the picture of the universe, revealing the profound effects of charged particle movement at all scales of observation. But recognition never came quickly, and never easily, and mainstream journals typically regarded Alfv?n as an outsider, often rejecting his submissions. In retrospect, Alfv?n's difficulties in gaining acceptance can only highlight the inertia of institutionalized ideas in the sciences, reminding us of the obstacles faced by all of history's great scientific innovators...