Comparison of fluctuations in the spectral energy distribution of solar-wind protons and alpha-particles on the basis of measurements on board a Prognoz satellite

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Alpha Particles, Satellite-Borne Instruments, Solar Protons, Solar Wind, Spectral Energy Distribution, Energy Spectra, Helium Ions, Hydrogen Ions, Solar Flares, Solar Flux Density

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The energy spectra of solar-wind H+, He++, and He+ ions were measured with an energy-mass analyzer on board a high-apogee satellite. Output signal recordings at intervals of 1.28 sec made it possible to discern rapid flux fluctuations at various energy levels for each of the ion species. It was found that the spectral flux density of alpha-particles varies appreciably in time and is substantially greater than that of the protons. The increase in the fluctuation level for alpha-particles is attributed to the influence of a helium-rich plasma from a solar flare.

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