Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astrophysics
Scientific paper
Feb 1990
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1990apj...350..413c&link_type=abstract
Astrophysical Journal, Part 1 (ISSN 0004-637X), vol. 350, Feb. 10, 1990, p. 413-418. Research supported by NASA.
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astrophysics
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Cosmic Rays, Forbush Decreases, Interplanetary Medium, Shock Wave Propagation, Energetic Particles, Magnetic Moments
Scientific paper
Consideration is given to the way in which Forbush decreases can arise from variable drifts in nonuniform shocks, where the variation in shock strength along the shock front causes both the shock drift distance and the energy gain to become variable. More particles can then be transported out of a given region of space and energy interval than were transported in, so a spacecraft passing through this region can observe a Forbush decrease in this energy interval despite shock energization and compression. A simple example of how this can occur is presented.
Cheng Andrew F.
Dodopoulos C.
Sarris Emmanuel T.
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