Posted on June 15, 2023, 7:13 pm By professorrosado
Research More At iKnowdle!Scientists report ‘benchmarks’ for extreme space weather
High-energy ‘relativistic’ electrons—so-called “killer” electrons—are a major source of radiation damage to satellites and so understanding their patterns of activity is crucial. Bursts of charged particles and magnetic fields from the sun can tear open the Earth’s magnetic field, giving rise to geomagnetic storms. During these events the number of killer electrons in the outer radiation belt can increase by orders of magnitude and become a significant space weather hazard.
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