Charge-exchange born He(+) ions in the solar wind

Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astronomy

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Alpha Particles, Charge Exchange, Helium Ions, Interstellar Gas, Solar Wind, Abundance, Astronomical Models, Cosmic Rays, Hydrogen Atoms

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The effect of charge transfer between solar wind alpha-particles and hydrogen atoms of interstellar origin is revisited. Singly-charged helium ions born in the charge transfer carry important information on processes in the solar wind and the heliosphere. The velocity distribution of such He(+) ions is substantially different from that of He(+) pick-up ions due to ionization of the interstellar helium atoms. Estimates of the expected abundances of the charge-exchange born He(+) in the solar wind are presented, and the possibility of measuring this plasma component on deep space missions is discussed.

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