Centrifugal instability of the Jovian magnetosphere and its interaction with the solar wind

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Nov 1974

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1974p%26ss...22.1501m&link_type=abstract

Planetary and Space Science, vol. 22, Nov. 1974, p. 1501-1510.

Physics

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Jupiter Atmosphere, Magnetospheric Instability, Planetary Magnetospheres, Plasma Interactions, Solar Wind, Exosphere, Lines Of Force, Photoelectrons, Plasma Density, Plasma Dynamics, Solar Activity Effects

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The outer regions (r greater than 2.3 Jupiter radii) of the magnetosphere of Jupiter will systematically accumulate plasma. If sufficient plasma accumulates, the field lines must open to allow the plasma to escape. Available energy sources appear able to supply plasma at a high enough rate to keep the field lines constantly open beyond about 60 Jupiter radii. It is suggested that the solar wind interaction with Jupiter may be essentially different from that with the earth, with the Jovian magnetosphere opening up to form a planetary wind.

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