Cosmic-ray solar-flare increase of 28 January 1967

1968 ◽  
Vol 46 (10) ◽  
pp. S776-S779 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Mathews ◽  
B. G. Wilson
Keyword(s):  
Solar Flare ◽  
Inhomogeneous Medium ◽  
Anisotropic Diffusion ◽  
Cosmic Ray ◽  
Spherically Symmetric ◽  
The Sun ◽  
Absorbing Boundary ◽  
Cosmic Ray Intensity

The main features of the solar-flare increase in cosmic-ray intensity observed on 28 January 1967 are presented. The flare increase showed no marked anisotropy. It is shown that the onset and decay of this increase can be well accounted for by anisotropic diffusion of particles in a spherically symmetric, inhomogeneous medium with a perfectly absorbing boundary at about 1.3 AU from the sun.

scholarly journals Sudden Increases in Cosmic Ray Intensity

1969 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 127
Author(s):  
R Anda ◽  
B Aparicio ◽  
LV Sud ◽  
M Zubieta
Keyword(s):  
Cosmic Rays ◽  
Solar Flare ◽  
Cosmic Radiation ◽  
Cosmic Ray ◽  
Continuous Recording ◽  
Intensity Increase ◽  
The Sun ◽  
Cosmic Ray Intensity

At different times during a period of continuous recording of cosmic rays large increases in the intensity of cosmic radiation have been observed. Most of these are associated with formations on the visible side of the Sun. However, there are two exceptions: Carmichael et al. (1961) believe that the November 20,1960 increase in intensity was due to a solar flare on the reverse side of the Sun, and Sud (1968) has shown that the intensity increase of January 28,1967 also may not be connected with chromospheric eruptions on the visible side of the Sun.

Carrington Events

2021 ◽  
Vol 59 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hugh S. Hudson
Keyword(s):  
Solar Flare ◽  
Coronal Mass Ejection ◽  
Cosmic Ray ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Publication Date ◽  
The Sun ◽  
Theoretical Understanding ◽  
Solar Event ◽  
Solar Type ◽  
Mass Ejection

The Carrington event in 1859, a solar flare with an associated geomagnetic storm, has served as a prototype of possible superflare occurrence on the Sun. Recent geophysical (14C signatures in tree rings) and precise time-series photometry [the bolometric total solar irradiance (TSI) for the Sun, and the broadband photometry from Kepler and Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite, for the stars] have broadened our perspective on extreme events and the threats that they pose for Earth and for Earth-like exoplanets. This review assesses the mutual solar and/or stellar lessons learned and the status of our theoretical understanding of the new data, both stellar and solar, as they relate to the physics of the Carrington event. The discussion includes the event's implied coronal mass ejection, its potential “solar cosmic ray” production, and the observed geomagnetic disturbances based on the multimessenger information already available in that era. Taking the Carrington event as an exemplar of the most extreme solar event, and in the context of our rich modern knowledge of solar flare and/or coronal mass ejection events, we discuss the aspects of these processes that might be relevant to activity on solar-type stars, and in particular their superflares. ▪ The Carrington flare of 1859, though powerful, did not significantly exceed the magnitudes of the greatest events observed in the modern era. ▪ Stellar “superflare” events on solar-type stars may share common paradigms, and also suggest the possibility of a more extreme solar event at some time in the future. ▪ We benefit from comparing the better-known microphysics of solar flares and CMEs with the diversity of related stellar phenomena. Expected final online publication date for the Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Volume 59 is September 2021. Please see http://www.annualreviews.org/page/journal/pubdates for revised estimates.

Association of a "Unipolar" Magnetic Region on the Sun with Changes of Primary Cosmic-Ray Intensity

1955 ◽  
Vol 98 (5) ◽  
pp. 1402-1406 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. A. Simpson ◽  
H. W. Babcock ◽  
H. D. Babcock
Keyword(s):  
Cosmic Ray ◽  
The Sun ◽  
Magnetic Region ◽  
Cosmic Ray Intensity

Increase of cosmic ray intensity associated with the solar flare of February 23, 1956

1956 ◽  
Vol 3 (5) ◽  
pp. 1153-1155 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Bachelet ◽  
A. M. Conforto
Keyword(s):  
Solar Flare ◽  
Cosmic Ray ◽  
Cosmic Ray Intensity

THE SUN AS A SOURCE OF COSMIC RAYS OF INTERMEDIATE ENERGIES

1959 ◽  
Vol 37 (11) ◽  
pp. 1207-1215
Author(s):  
J. Katzman
Keyword(s):  
Cosmic Rays ◽  
Cosmic Ray ◽  
The Sun ◽  
Relative Importance ◽  
Cosmic Ray Intensity ◽  
Intermediate Energies ◽  
Narrow Angle ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Impact Zones

The cosmic ray intensity as measured with an extremely narrow-angle telescope, 1.2 × 10−3 steradians, and with 96 inches of lead as absorber for the period 1 January 1955 to 31 December 1958 shows an increase of 20%. This increase is attributed to particles coming from the sun. It is shown that the change in hour of maximum of the first and second harmonics can be explained by a change in the relative importance of the impact zones. This phenomenon is attributed to a change in the number and polarity of sunspots.

scholarly journals The Galactic cosmic ray intensity at the evolving Earth and young exoplanets

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Donna Rodgers-Lee ◽  
Aline Vidotto ◽  
Andrew Taylor ◽  
Paul Rimmer ◽  
Turlough Downes
Keyword(s):  
Solar Wind ◽  
Cosmic Rays ◽  
Cosmic Ray ◽  
Galactic Cosmic Rays ◽  
The Sun ◽  
Cosmic Ray Intensity ◽  
Chemical Signature ◽  
Exoplanetary Systems ◽  
Life On Earth ◽  
Galactic Cosmic Ray

<p>Cosmic rays may have contributed to the start of life on Earth. Cosmic rays also influence and contribute to atmospheric electrical circuits, cloud cover and biological mutation rates which are important for the characterisation of exoplanetary systems. The flux of Galactic cosmic rays present at the time when life is thought to have begun on the young Earth or in other young exoplanetary systems is largely determined by the properties of the stellar wind. </p> <p>The spectrum of Galactic cosmic rays that we observe at Earth is modulated, or suppressed, by the magnetised solar wind and thus differs from the local interstellar spectrum observed by Voyager 1 and 2 outside of the solar system. Upon reaching 1au, Galactic cosmic rays subsequently interact with the Earth’s magnetosphere and some of their energy is deposited in the upper atmosphere. The properties of the solar wind, such as the magnetic field strength and velocity profile, evolve with time. Generally, young solar-type stars are very magnetically active and are therefore thought to drive stronger stellar winds. </p> <p>Here I will present our recent results which simulate the propagation of Galactic cosmic rays through the heliosphere to the location of Earth as a function of the Sun's life, from 600 Myr to 6 Gyr, in the Sun’s future. I will specifically focus on the flux of Galactic cosmic rays present at the time when life is thought to have started on Earth (~1 Gyr). I will show that the intensity of Galactic cosmic rays which reached the young Earth, by interacting with the solar wind, would have been greatly reduced in comparison to the present day intensity. I will also discuss the effect that the Sun being a slow/fast rotator would have had on the flux of cosmic rays reaching Earth at early times in the solar system's life.</p> <p>Despite the importance of Galactic cosmic rays, their chemical signature in the atmospheres’ of young Earth-like exoplanets may not be observable with instruments in the near future. On the other hand, it may instead be possible to detect their chemical signature by observing young warm Jupiters. Thus, I will also discuss the HR 2562b exoplanetary system as a candidate for observing the chemical signature of Galactic cosmic rays in a young exoplanetary atmosphere with upcoming missions such as JWST.</p>

scholarly journals 39. The anisotropy of primary cosmic radiation and the electromagnetic state in interplanetary space

1958 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 377-385
Author(s):  
V. Sarabhai ◽  
N. W. Nerurkar ◽  
S. P. Duggal ◽  
T. S. G. Sastry
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Cosmic Rays ◽  
Cosmic Radiation ◽  
Interplanetary Space ◽  
Daily Variation ◽  
Cosmic Ray ◽  
The Sun ◽  
Cosmic Ray Intensity ◽  
Daily Variations ◽  
Primary Cosmic Radiation

Study of the anisotropy of cosmic rays from the measurement of the daily variation of meson intensity has demonstrated that there are significant day-today changes in the anisotropy of the radiation. New experimental data pertaining to these changes and their solar and terrestrial relationships are discussed.An interpretation of these changes of anisotropy in terms of the modulation of cosmic rays by streams of matter emitted by the sun is given. In particular, an explanation for the existence of the recently discovered types of daily variations exhibiting day and night maxima respectively, can be found by an extension of some ideas of Alfvén, Nagashima, and Davies. An integrated attempt is made to interpret the known features of the variation of cosmic ray intensity in conformity with ideas developed above.

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