Mathematics – Probability
Scientific paper
May 1985
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1985natur.315..373l&link_type=abstract
Nature (ISSN 0028-0836), vol. 315, May 30, 1985, p. 373-378.
Mathematics
Probability
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High Temperature Plasmas, Io, Ion Density (Concentration), Sputtering, Toruses, Planetary Magnetic Fields, Probability Density Functions, Voyager Project, Jupiter, Satellites, Io, Plasma, Torus, Sputtering, Source, Density, Ions, Flux Tubes, Orbits, Velocity, Distribution, Ionization, Models, Trajectories, Surface, Sulfur, Calculations
Scientific paper
Radio profiles of the ion density and flux-tube content in the Io torus have peak values inside Io's orbit, even though Io is the effective source of these ions. Formation of an inward peak constrains either the velocity distributions or source regions of sputtered neutrals. A further constraint is that the ionization of neutrals on trapped trajectories that return to Io's surface must be limited. A dominant sulphur source is most easily reconciled with these constraints.
Galland Kivelson Margaret
Linker Jon A.
Moreno Miguel A.
Walker Ray J.
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