Other
Scientific paper
Feb 1981
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1981apj...243.1115j&link_type=abstract
Astrophysical Journal, Part 1, vol. 243, Feb. 1, 1981, p. 1115-1122.
Other
201
Cosmic Rays, Current Sheets, Galactic Radiation, Interplanetary Magnetic Fields, Radiation Transport, Solar Activity Effects, Astronomical Models, Interplanetary Medium, Modulation, Pioneer 10 Space Probe, Solar Cycles, Solar Rotation
Scientific paper
The effect of a wavy interplanetary current sheet on the solar modulation of galactic cosmic rays is studied. A simple model of the heliospheric magnetic field is employed in which there is an Archimedean spiral magnetic field directed in one direction above the current sheet and another direction below. The current sheet itself is taken to be the extension by the solar wind of a surface that, at the sun, is a plane inclined at an angle alpha to the solar equator. Two magnetic sectors will therefore be seen by an observer within an angle alpha of the heliographic equator. A simple approximate model is used to investigate modulation. As the tilt angle alpha is increased from zero, it is found that the cosmic-ray intensity decreases. For reasonable variation of alpha from approximately 10 deg to approximately 30 deg, the change in intensity can be compared to that observed as one goes from solar minimum to solar maximum. It is concluded that changes in the waviness of the interplanetary current sheet can have an important, and perhaps dominant, effect in producing solar modulation of galactic cosmic rays.
Jokipii Randy J.
Thomas Brian
No associations
LandOfFree
Effects of drift on the transport of cosmic rays. IV - Modulation by a wavy interplanetary current sheet does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.
If you have personal experience with Effects of drift on the transport of cosmic rays. IV - Modulation by a wavy interplanetary current sheet, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Effects of drift on the transport of cosmic rays. IV - Modulation by a wavy interplanetary current sheet will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1407191