The satellites of Jupiter as a source of very energetic magnetospheric particles
Abstract
The Jovian satellites and ring are continuously bombarded by high-energy galacic cosmic rays and magnetospheric ions. Nuclear interactions will create very energetic neutrons and pions. The decay of some of these unstable particles within the Jovian magnetosphere wil result in trapped protons and ultrarelativistic electrons and positrons. Although this source is weak compared to those that yield lower-energy magnetospheric particles, it is expected to generate the most energetic Jovian particles. These processes are briefly described.
- Publication:
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Icarus
- Pub Date:
- November 1980
- DOI:
- 10.1016/0019-1035(80)90031-7
- Bibcode:
- 1980Icar...44..367B
- Keywords:
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- Cosmic Ray Showers;
- Energetic Particles;
- High Energy Interactions;
- Jupiter Atmosphere;
- Jupiter Rings;
- Natural Satellites;
- Particle Production;
- Planetary Magnetospheres;
- Amalthea;
- Io;
- Magnetically Trapped Particles;
- Particle Precipitation;
- Relativistic Particles