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Particle acceleration by coronal and interplanetary shock waves

Conference · · Adv. Space Res.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6582589
Utilizing many years of observation from deep space and near-earth spacecraft a theoretical understanding has evolved on how ions and electrons are accelerated in interplanetary shock waves. This understanding is now being applied to solar flare-induced shock waves propagating through the solar atmosphere. Such solar flare phenomena as gamma-ray line and neutron emissions, interplanetary energetic electron and ion events, and Type II and moving Type IV radio bursts appear understandable in terms of particle acceleration in shock waves.
Research Organization:
NASA, Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD
OSTI ID:
6582589
Report Number(s):
CONF-820582-
Conference Information:
Journal Name: Adv. Space Res.; (United States) Journal Volume: 2
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English