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Mats Holmström is affiliated with the Swedish Institute of Space Physics in Sweden. Their research primarily focuses on the fields of Physics and Astronomy, with a specific emphasis on Astronomy and Astrophysics. The work spans a range of connected subfields, including Molecular Biology, Radiation, Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine, and Aerospace Engineering.

The scientist has contributed extensively to the study of space and planetary sciences. Their major topics of investigation include:

  • Astro and Planetary Science
  • Planetary Science and Exploration
  • Solar and Space Plasma Dynamics
  • Space Science and Extraterrestrial Life
  • Ionosphere and Magnetosphere Dynamics
  • Geomagnetism and Paleomagnetism Studies
  • Radiation Therapy and Dosimetry

Mats Holmström has published frequently in several scientific journals. The main publication venues where their work appears are:

  • Journal of Geophysical Research Space Physics
  • Space Science Reviews
  • Geophysical Research Letters
  • Space Weather
  • arXiv (Cornell University)

Collaborations are an important aspect of their research. Frequent coauthors include:

  • Yoshifumi Futaana
  • S. Barabash
  • H. Nilsson
  • Beatriz Sánchez-Cano
  • Chuanfei Dong

Recent publications by Mats Holmström illustrate their involvement in planetary science and space weather. Notable papers include:

  • "Mars' Ionopause: A Matter of Pressures" (2020), Journal of Geophysical Research Space Physics
  • "SERENA: Particle Instrument Suite for Determining the Sun-Mercury Interaction from BepiColombo" (2021), Space Science Reviews
  • "Three-Dimensional Configuration of Induced Magnetic Fields Around Mars" (2022), Journal of Geophysical Research Planets
  • "CMEs and SEPs During November-December 2020: A Challenge for Real-Time Space Weather Forecasting" (2022), Space Weather
  • "CME Magnetic Structure and IMF Preconditioning Affecting SEP Transport" (2021), Space Weather

Best Publications

  • The Analyser of Space Plasmas and Energetic Atoms (ASPERA-4) for the Venus Express mission

    S. Barabash;R. Lundin;H. Andersson;K. Brinkfeldt

  • The Analyzer of Space Plasmas and Energetic Atoms (ASPERA-3) for the Mars Express Mission

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  • Solar Wind-Induced Atmospheric Erosion at Mars: First Results from ASPERA-3 on Mars Express

    R. Lundin;S. Barabash;H. Andersson;M. Holmström

  • The loss of ions from Venus through the plasma wake

    S. Barabash;A. Fedorov;J. J. Sauvaud;R. Lundin

  • Energetic neutral atoms as the explanation for the high-velocity hydrogen around HD 209458b

    Mats Holmström;Andreas Ekenbäck;Franck Selsis;Franck Selsis;Thomas Penz

  • Magnetic moment and plasma environment of HD 209458b as determined from Lyα observations

    Kristina G. Kislyakova;Mats Holmström;Helmut Lammer;Petra Odert

  • First observation of a mini-magnetosphere above a lunar magnetic anomaly using energetic neutral atoms

    Martin Wieser;Stas Barabash;Yoshifumi Futaana;Mats Holmström

  • Extremely high reflection of solar wind protons as neutral hydrogen atoms from regolith in space

    Martin Wieser;Stas Barabash;Yoshifumi Futaana;Mats Holmström

  • Strong influence of lunar crustal fields on the solar wind flow

    Charles Lue;Charles Lue;Yoshifumi Futaana;Stas Barabash;Martin Wieser

  • Heavy ion escape from Mars, influence from solar wind conditions and crustal magnetic fields

    Hans Nilsson;Niklas J.T. Edberg;Gabriella Stenberg;Stas Barabash

  • A comparison of global models for the solar wind interaction with Mars

    D. Brain;S. Barabash;A. Boesswetter;S. Bougher

  • Carbon dioxide photoelectron energy peaks at Mars

    R. A. Frahm;J. D. Winningham;J. R. Sharber;J. R. Scherrer

  • Loss of hydrogen and oxygen from the upper atmosphere of Venus

    H. Lammer;H.I.M. Lichtenegger;H.K. Biernat;H.K. Biernat;N.V. Erkaev

  • First observation of Mars with XMM-Newton: high resolution X-ray spectroscopy with RGS

    K. Dennerl;C. M. Lisse;A. Bhardwaj;V. Burwitz

  • Plasma Acceleration Above Martian Magnetic Anomalies

    R. Lundin;D. Winningham;S. Barabash;R. Frahm

  • The Martian atmospheric ion escape rate dependence on solar wind and solar EUV conditions: 1. Seven years of Mars Express observations

    Robin Ramstad;Stas Barabash;Yoshifumi Futaana;Hans Nilsson

  • ENERGETIC NEUTRAL ATOMS AROUND HD 209458b: ESTIMATIONS OF MAGNETOSPHERIC PROPERTIES

    A. Ekenbäck;M. Holmström;P. Wurz;Jean-Mathias Grießmeier

  • Mars Express and Venus Express multi-point observations of geoeffective solar flare events in December 2006

    Y. Futaana;S. Barabash;M. Yamauchi;S. McKenna-Lawlor

  • A comet‐like escape of ionospheric plasma from Mars

    R. Lundin;S. Barabash;M. Holmström;H. Nilsson

  • Mass composition of the escaping plasma at Mars

    E. Carlsson;E. Carlsson;A. Fedorov;S. Barabash;E. Budnik

  • Solar forcing and planetary ion escape from Mars

    R. Lundin;S. Barabash;A. Fedorov;M. Holmström

Frequent Co-Authors

Yoshifumi Futaana
Yoshifumi Futaana Swedish Institute of Space Physics
Peter Wurz
Peter Wurz University of Bern
Stas Barabash
Stas Barabash Swedish Institute of Space Physics
Rickard Lundin
Rickard Lundin Swedish Institute of Space Physics
Esa Kallio
Esa Kallio Aalto University
Hannu E. J. Koskinen
Hannu E. J. Koskinen University of Helsinki
R. A. Frahm
R. A. Frahm Southwest Research Institute
Andrew J. Coates
Andrew J. Coates University College London
Janet G. Luhmann
Janet G. Luhmann University of California, Berkeley
Helmut Lammer
Helmut Lammer Austrian Academy of Sciences

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