Particle acceleration in Jupiter's magnetosphere

Details Particle acceleration in Jupiter's magnetosphere Particle acceleration in Jupiter's magnetosphere

Oct 1977

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1977ge%26ae..17..804d&link_type=abstract

Geomagnetizm i Aeronomiia, vol. 17, Sept.-Oct. 1977, p. 804-810. In Russian.

Physics

Jupiter Atmosphere, Magnetohydrodynamic Waves, Particle Acceleration, Planetary Magnetospheres, Energy Dissipation, Planetary Magnetic Fields, Plasma Oscillations, Solar Wind

Scientific paper

The structure of Jupiter's magnetosphere is discussed, and Jupiter is shown to be an efficient source of MHD waves. The energy losses due to emission of such waves are estimated, and it is found that nonlinear interactions in the magnetospheric plasma may convert initial convective motions into short-wavelength oscillations. Intense acceleration of fast particles occurs under such conditions; the energy expended in particle acceleration is determined along with the accelerated particle spectrum and the dependence of these parameters on solar activity and planetary rotation. It is concluded that variations in solar-wind properties and planetary rotation produce a change in the size of the acceleration region and in the energy involved in particle acceleration.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Particle acceleration in Jupiter's magnetosphere 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 Particle acceleration in Jupiter's magnetosphere, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Particle acceleration in Jupiter's magnetosphere will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-745926