Transient x-rays, gamma-rays and neutrons in space
Abstract
We survey the various astrophysical sources of transient x-ray, gamma-ray and neutron emission which can produce significant increases in the high energy (>~1 keV) radiation and particle background flux in space. These sources include solar flares, gamma-ray bursts, supernovae and other astrophysical transients. We review the observations of these sources and then discuss the expected rate of occurrence of their transient emission as a function of intensity and energy.
- Publication:
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High-Energy Radiation Background in Space
- Pub Date:
- 1989
- DOI:
- 10.1063/1.38167
- Bibcode:
- 1989AIPC..186...64L
- Keywords:
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- Extraterrestrial Radiation;
- Gamma Rays;
- Neutron Emission;
- X Rays;
- Astrophysics;
- Gamma Ray Bursts;
- Solar Flares;
- Supernovae;
- Space Radiation;
- 95.85.Nv;
- 95.85.Qx;
- X-ray