Can ion acceleration by double-cyclotron absorption produce O(+) ion conics?

Computer Science – Numerical Analysis

Scientific paper

Rate now

  [ 0.00 ] – not rated yet Voters 0   Comments 0

Details

20

Earth Magnetosphere, Gyrofrequency, Oxygen Ions, Particle Acceleration, Plasmas (Physics), Auroral Zones, Conics, Low Frequencies, Numerical Analysis

Scientific paper

The feasibility of double-cyclotron absorption as a source mechanism for O(+) conic distributions in the earth's magnetosphere is investigated. The appropriate values of the relevant wave and plasma parameters are discussed and the applicability of approximate expressions for the average rate of perpendicular acceleration of O(+) ions due to double-cyclotron absorption, derived by Ball (1989), is reviewed. The acceleration rate which results from the approximations of Ball is shown to be exactly a factor of 5 larger than the corresponding result of Temerin and Roth (1986). A possible explanation for this discrepancy is presented. It is shown that double-cyclotron absorption is indeed capable of producing O(+) ions at energies comparable to those observed by spacecraft.

No associations

LandOfFree

Say what you really think

Search LandOfFree.com for scientists and scientific papers. Rate them and share your experience with other people.

Rating

Can ion acceleration by double-cyclotron absorption produce O(+) ion conics? 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 Can ion acceleration by double-cyclotron absorption produce O(+) ion conics?, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Can ion acceleration by double-cyclotron absorption produce O(+) ion conics? will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

     

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1616774

  Search
All data on this website is collected from public sources. Our data reflects the most accurate information available at the time of publication.