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Comparison of Two Techniques for Magnetically Connecting In-situ Observations with Solar Sources
(2015)
Abstract
The Sun continually sends out streams of energetic particles via the solar wind. Generally, this output of energy varies by an 11-year solar cycle. However, certain events take place on the sun (solar flares, coronal mass ejections, etc.) that can cause significant increases in energy output ranging from several minutes to hours or days at a time. The interplanetary magnetic field (IMF) is the primary transport vehicle for the solar energetic particles (SEP) generated by such events. Studying SEPs may provide answers regarding solar phenomena such as magnetic reconnection and wave-particle interactions as well as particle acceleration mechanisms and transfer of energy. Understanding these phenomena may enhance our ability to forecast SEP events.
Keywords
- solar physics,
- solar energetic particles,
- interplanetary magnetic field,
- reconnection
Disciplines
Publication Date
Summer July 17, 2015
Comments
This paper is "Technical Report" (TEM) as part of my AFRL research experience. It has not been subjected to the peer-review process.
Citation Information
David Alan Smith. "Comparison of Two Techniques for Magnetically Connecting In-situ Observations with Solar Sources" (2015) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/david-smith/1/
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