Gamma-ray and microwave emission from 1991 June events.
Abstract
The Sun showed unprecedented microwave activities in Jun. 1991, which produced four major and numerous weaker bursts and gamma ray emission measured by the Gamma Ray Observatory. The 4 Jun. 1991 event shows a sharp maximum around 03:41 UT and weak emission a few minutes before the maximum in the gamma ray record of the Burst and Transient Source Experiment (BATSE), with a preliminary estimated energy of 5 MeV. Although the 80-GHz and possible 35-GHz records show more prominent emission in the pre-maximum stage. This strongly suggests the first observational evidence for gamma ray and mm-wave emission from relativistic electrons. Comparisons of the other three major events on 6 Jun. at 01:00 UT, 9 Jun. at 01:34 UT, and 11 Jun. at 01:51 UT between gamma ray and microwave emission are also in progress.
- Publication:
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NASA Conference Publication
- Pub Date:
- February 1992
- Bibcode:
- 1992NASCP3137..522E
- Keywords:
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- Gamma Ray Bursts;
- Gamma Rays;
- Microwave Emission;
- Millimeter Waves;
- Solar Radiation;
- Solar Radio Emission;
- Gamma Ray Observatory;
- High Energy Electrons;
- Relativistic Particles;
- Solar Physics