Cosmic Ray Störmer Cut-Offs on the Surface of Jupiter
Abstract
Possible explanations for an observed modulation component in the counting rate of underground cosmic ray detectors on the earth which suggests that a screening mechanism is operative are considered. Calculations yield results indicating that the magnetic field of Jupiter could not, by means of 'normal' particle deflection mechanisms, be responsible for the reported anisotropy in the primary radiation.
- Publication:
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Publications of the Astronomical Society of Australia
- Pub Date:
- September 1974
- DOI:
- 10.1017/S1323358000013989
- Bibcode:
- 1974PASA....2..296C
- Keywords:
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- Cosmic Rays;
- Jupiter (Planet);
- Planetary Magnetic Fields;
- Radiation Detectors;
- Cut-Off;
- Magnetic Dipoles;
- Magnetically Trapped Particles;
- Particle Flux Density;
- Pioneer 10 Space Probe;
- Planetary Magnetospheres;
- Planetary Surfaces;
- Space Radiation