Expected spectrum of high-energy photons from ball lightning
Abstract
Two methods for identifying the flux of high-energy photons as emitted by ball lightning are proposed. It is assumed that ball lightning has a core consisting of oscillating clouds of electrons and totally ionized ions. A search for tooth enamel changes due to the influence of high-energy photons from ball lightning to reveal the influence of such photons on human beings is also proposed. This diagnostic measure should be taken if after observation of ball lightning symptoms similar to those of radiation sickness arise or ball lightning causes heavy burns.
- Publication:
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Journal of Plasma Physics
- Pub Date:
- April 2006
- DOI:
- 10.1017/S0022377805004083
- Bibcode:
- 2006JPlPh..72..277S