Plasma wave interactions with energetic ions near the magnetic equator
Journal Article
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· J. Geophys. Res.; (United States)
An intense band of electromagnetic noise is frequently observed near the magnetic equatorial plane at radial distance from about 2 to 5 R/subE/. Recent wide band wave form measurements with the Imp 6 and Hawkeye 1 satellites have shown that the equatorial noise consists of a complex superposition of many harmonically spaced lines. Several distinctly different frequency spacings are often evident in the same spectrum. The frequency spacing typically ranges from a few hertz to a few tens of hertz. It is suggested that these waves are interacting with energetic protons; alpha particles, and other heavy ions trapped near the magnetic equator. The possible role that these waves play in controlling the distribution of the energetic ions is considered. (AIP)
- Research Organization:
- Max-Planck-Institut fur Physik und Astrophysik, Institut fur extraterrestrische Physik Garching, West Germany
- OSTI ID:
- 7344793
- Journal Information:
- J. Geophys. Res.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Geophys. Res.; (United States) Vol. 81:16; ISSN JGREA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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