Physics
Scientific paper
Jun 1978
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1978jgr....83.2617s&link_type=abstract
Journal of Geophysical Research, vol. 83, June 1, 1978, p. 2617-2627. Research supported by the National Research Council, Cent
Physics
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Decametric Waves, Io, Jupiter Atmosphere, Modulated Continuous Radiation, Particle Acceleration, Planetary Radiation, Boundary Layers, Current Density, High Energy Electrons, Ion Sheaths, Magnetohydrodynamic Stability, Photoelectric Emission, Photomagnetic Effects, Planetary Ionospheres, Plasma Diffusion, Steady State
Scientific paper
A steady-state analysis of the current circuit between Io and the Jovian ionosphere is performed, assuming that the current is carried by electrons accelerated through potential double layers in the Io flux tube. The circuit analysis indicates that electrons may be accelerated up to energies of several hundred keV. Several problems associated with the formation of double layers are also discussed. The parallel potential drops decouple the flux tube from the satellite's orbital motion.
Goertz Christoph K.
Smith Robert A.
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