Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astrophysics
Scientific paper
Apr 1977
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1977apj...213..575w&link_type=abstract
Astrophysical Journal, Part 1, vol. 213, Apr. 15, 1977, p. 575-587.
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astrophysics
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Decametric Waves, Electron Radiation, Io, Jupiter (Planet), Planetary Radiation, Radio Emission, Astronomical Models, Cyclotron Radiation, Cyclotron Resonance, Electron Accelerators, Gyrofrequency
Scientific paper
A source mechanism for the Io-modulated component of the Jovian decametric radiation is proposed on the basis of the model where electrons in the Io flux tube (IFT) can be accelerated by Io's sheath. It is suggested that a significant fraction of the Io-sheath-accelerated electrons can have pitch angles greater than the atmospheric loss cone and therefore become trapped in the IFT. These electrons have flat helical orbits near their mirror points and can give rise to induced emission of extraordinary-mode radiation with frequencies close to the local electron gyrofrequency. The excitation mechanism is primarily due to the interaction of electromagnetic waves with the electrons via a relativistic gyroresonance which arises because of the momentum dependence of the gyrofrequency. Emphasis is put on the case of nearly perpendicular propagation because it is consistent with the observed source regions and beaming pattern of the decametric emissions. The energy requirement is satisfied within the context of the theory. It is also shown that emission occurs in regions close to the planet above the ionosphere.
Freund H. P.
Wu Shang-Chen
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