scholarly journals Energetic Electron Enhancements below the Radiation Belt and X-Ray Contamination at Low-Orbiting Satellites

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alla V. Suvorova ◽  
Alexei V. Dmitriev ◽  
Chien-Ming Huang
Keyword(s):  
Solar Wind ◽  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Energy Range ◽  
Radiation Belt ◽  
Energetic Electron ◽  
High Energy ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Time Period ◽  
Low Latitudes

The work concerns a problem of electron-induced contaminant at relatively low latitudes to high-energy astrophysical measurements on board the low-orbiting satellites. We show the results of a statistical analysis of the energetic electron enhancements in energy range 30–300 keV observed by a fleet of NOAA/POES low-orbiting satellites over the time period from 1999 to 2012. We demonstrate geographical distributions of great and moderate long-lasting enhancements caused by different type of the solar wind drivers.

scholarly journals PHEMTO: the polarimetric high energy modular telescope observatory

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Laurent ◽  
F. Acero ◽  
V. Beckmann ◽  
S. Brandt ◽  
F. Cangemi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Black Holes ◽  
Energy Range ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Angular Resolution ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Thermal Processes ◽  
Scientific Performance ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Measurement Capability ◽  
Better Than

AbstractBased upon dual focusing techniques, the Polarimetric High-Energy Modular Telescope Observatory (PHEMTO) is designed to have performance several orders of magnitude better than the present hard X-ray instruments, in the 1–600 keV energy range. This, together with its angular resolution of around one arcsecond, and its sensitive polarimetry measurement capability, will give PHEMTO the improvements in scientific performance needed for a mission in the 2050 era in order to study AGN, galactic black holes, neutrons stars, and supernovae. In addition, its high performance will enable the study of the non-thermal processes in galaxy clusters with an unprecedented accuracy.

scholarly journals Multi-satellite simultaneous observations of magnetopause and atmospheric losses of radiation belt electrons during an intense solar wind dynamic pressure pulse

2016 ◽  
Vol 34 (5) ◽  
pp. 493-509 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zheng Xiang ◽  
Binbin Ni ◽  
Chen Zhou ◽  
Zhengyang Zou ◽  
Xudong Gu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solar Wind ◽  
Radiation Belt ◽  
Pressure Pulse ◽  
Electron Flux ◽  
Dynamic Pressure ◽  
Energetic Electron ◽  
Solar Wind Dynamic Pressure ◽  
Angle Scattering ◽  
Radiation Belt Electrons ◽  
Atmospheric Loss

<p><strong>Abstract.</strong> Radiation belt electron flux dropouts are a kind of drastic variation in the Earth's magnetosphere, understanding of which is of both scientific and societal importance. Using electron flux data from a group of 14 satellites, we report multi-satellite simultaneous observations of magnetopause and atmospheric losses of radiation belt electrons during an event of intense solar wind dynamic pressure pulse. When the pulse occurred, magnetopause and atmospheric loss could take effect concurrently contributing to the electron flux dropout. Losses through the magnetopause were observed to be efficient and significant at <i>L</i> ≳ 5, owing to the magnetopause intrusion into <i>L</i> ∼ 6 and outward radial diffusion associated with sharp negative gradient in electron phase space density. Losses to the atmosphere were directly identified from the precipitating electron flux observations, for which pitch angle scattering by plasma waves could be mainly responsible. While the convection and substorm injections strongly enhanced the energetic electron fluxes up to hundreds of keV, they could delay other than avoid the occurrence of electron flux dropout at these energies. It is demonstrated that the pulse-time radiation belt electron flux dropout depends strongly on the specific interplanetary and magnetospheric conditions and that losses through the magnetopause and to the atmosphere and enhancements of substorm injection play an essential role in combination, which should be incorporated as a whole into future simulations for comprehending the nature of radiation belt electron flux dropouts.</p>

scholarly journals Energetic electron enhancements under the radiation belt (<i>L</i> < 1.2) during a non-storm interval on 1 August 2008

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (6) ◽  
pp. 1223-1241 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alla V. Suvorova ◽  
Alexei V. Dmitriev ◽  
Vladimir A. Parkhomov
Keyword(s):  
Electric Fields ◽  
Radiation Belt ◽  
Energetic Electron ◽  
Plasma Pressure ◽  
Plasma Jets ◽  
Unusual Event ◽  
Hot Plasma ◽  
Low Latitudes ◽  
Pressure Pulses ◽  
Dawn Sector

Abstract. An unusual event of deep injections of >30 keV electrons from the radiation belt to low L shells (L<1.2) in the midnight–dawn sector was found from NOAA/POES observations during quiet geomagnetic conditions on 1 August 2008. Using THEMIS observations in front of the bow shock, we found transient foreshock conditions and interplanetary magnetic field (IMF) discontinuities passing the subsolar region at that time. These conditions resulted in generation of plasma pressure pulses and fast plasma jets observed by THEMIS, respectively, in the foreshock and magnetosheath. Signatures of interactions of pressure pulses and jets with the magnetopause were found in THEMIS and GOES measurements in the dayside magnetosphere and ground magnetogram records from INTERMAGNET. The jets produce penetration of hot magnetosheath plasma into the dayside magnetosphere, as was observed by the THEMIS probes after approaching the magnetopause. High-latitude precipitations of the hot plasma were observed by NOAA/POES satellites on the dayside. The precipitations preceded the >30 keV electron injections at low latitudes. We propose a scenario of possible association between the phenomena observed. However, the scenario cannot be firmly supported because of the lack of experimental data on electric fields at the heights of electron injections. This should be a subject of future experiments.

scholarly journals Spatial resolution of synchrotron x-ray microtomography in high energy range: Effect of x-ray energy and sample-to-detector distance

2012 ◽  
Vol 101 (26) ◽  
pp. 261901 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Seo ◽  
F. Tomizato ◽  
H. Toda ◽  
K. Uesugi ◽  
A. Takeuchi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Range ◽  
Spatial Resolution ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Range Effect ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Detector Distance

Determining latitudinal extent of energetic electron precipitation using MEPED on-board NOAA POES

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eldho Midhun Babu ◽  
Hilde Nesse Tyssøy ◽  
Christine Smith-Johnsen ◽  
Ville Aleksi Maliniemi ◽  
Josephine Alessandra Salice ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solar Wind ◽  
Radiation Belt ◽  
Climate Models ◽  
Stratospheric Ozone ◽  
Energetic Electron ◽  
Radiation Belts ◽  
Atmospheric Dynamics ◽  
Electron Precipitation ◽  
Atmospheric Effects ◽  
The Earth

&lt;p&gt;Energetic electron precipitation (EEP) from the plasma sheet and the radiation belts, can collide with gases in the atmosphere and deposit their energy. EEP increase the production of NOx and HOx, which will catalytically destroy stratospheric ozone, an important element of atmospheric dynamics. The particle precipitation also causes variation in the radiation belt population. Therefore, measurement of latitudinal extend of the precipitation boundaries is important in quantifying atmospheric effects of Sun-Earth interaction and threats to spacecrafts and astronauts in the Earth&amp;#8217;s radiation belt. &lt;br&gt;This study uses measurements by MEPED detectors of six NOAA/POES and EUMETSAT/METOP satellites during the year 2010 to determine the latitudinal boundaries of EEP and its variability with geomagnetic activity and solar wind drivers. Variation of the boundaries with respect to different particle energies and magnetic local time is studied. The result will be a key element for constructing a model of EEP variability to be applied in atmosphere climate models.&lt;/p&gt;

scholarly journals Centaurus A at Hard X-Rays and Soft Gamma-Rays

2010 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 431-438 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Steinle
Keyword(s):  
Energy Range ◽  
Spatial Resolution ◽  
Gamma Rays ◽  
Gamma Ray ◽  
Spectral Energy Distribution ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Spectral Energy ◽  
X Rays ◽  
Satellite Mission ◽  
X Ray

AbstractCen A, at a distance of less than 4 Mpc, is the nearest radio-loud AGN. Its emission is detected from radio to very-high energy gamma-rays. Despite the fact that Cen A is one of the best studied extragalactic objects the origin of its hard X-ray and soft gamma-ray emission (100 keV <E< 50 MeV) is still uncertain. Observations with high spatial resolution in the adjacent soft X-ray and hard gamma-ray regimes suggest that several distinct components such as a Seyfert-like nucleus, relativistic jets, and even luminous X-ray binaries within Cen A may contribute to the total emission in the MeV regime that has been detected with low spatial resolution. As the Spectral Energy Distribution of Cen A has its second maximum around 1 MeV, this energy range plays an important role in modeling the emission of (this) AGN. As there will be no satellite mission in the near future that will cover this energies with higher spatial resolution and better sensitivity, an overview of all existing hard X-ray and soft gamma-ray measurements of Cen A is presented here defining the present knowledge on Cen A in the MeV energy range.

Millimeter, Microwave, Hard X-Ray, and Soft X-Ray Observations of Energetic Electron Populations in Solar Flares

1994 ◽  
Vol 142 ◽  
pp. 599-610
Author(s):  
M. R. Kundu ◽  
S. M. White ◽  
N. Gopalswamy ◽  
J. Lim
Keyword(s):  
Solar Flares ◽  
Energetic Electron ◽  
Impulsive Phase ◽  
High Energy ◽  
X Rays ◽  
High Turnover ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Nonthermal Electrons ◽  
Time Profiles ◽  
Wavelength Emission

AbstractWe present comparisons of multiwavelength data for a number of solar flares observed during the major campaign of 1991 June. The different wavelengths are diagnostics of energetic electrons in different energy ranges: soft X-rays are produced by electrons with energies typically below 10 keV, hard X-rays by electrons with energies in the range 10-200 keV, microwaves by electrons in the range 100 keV-1 MeV, and millimeter-wavelength emission by electrons with energies of 0.5 MeV and above. The flares in the 1991 June active period were remarkable in two ways: all have very high turnover frequencies in their microwave spectra, and very soft hard X-ray spectra. The sensitivity of the microwave and millimeter data permit us to study the more energetic (>0.3 MeV) electrons even in small flares, where their high-energy bremsstrahlung is too weak for present detectors. The millimeter data show delays in the onset of emission with respect to the emissions associated with lower energy electrons and differences in time profiles, energy spectral indices incompatible with those implied by the hard X-ray data, and a range of variability of the peak flux in the impulsive phase when compared with the peak hard X-ray flux which is two orders of magnitude larger than the corresponding variability in the peak microwave flux. All these results suggest that the hard X-ray-emitting electrons and those at higher energies which produce millimeter emission must be regarded as separate populations. This has implications for the well-known “number problem” found previously when comparing the numbers of nonthermal electrons required to produce the hard X-ray and radio emissions.Subject headings: Sun: flares — Sun: radio radiation — Sun: X-rays, gamma rays

scholarly journals AGILE results on relativistic outflows above 100MeV

2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (10) ◽  
pp. 1844015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlotta Pittori
Keyword(s):  
Particle Acceleration ◽  
Energy Range ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Extreme Conditions ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Space Agency ◽  
X Ray Imaging ◽  
Agile Satellite ◽  
Radiation Processes ◽  
Italian Space Agency

We give an overview of the AGILE [Formula: see text]-ray satellite scientific highlights. AGILE is an Italian Space Agency (ASI) mission devoted to observations in the 30[Formula: see text]MeV–50[Formula: see text]GeV [Formula: see text]-ray energy range, with simultaneous X-ray imaging in the 18–60[Formula: see text]keV band. Launched in April 2007, the AGILE satellite has completed its tenth year of operations in orbit, and it is substantially contributing to improve our knowledge of the high-energy sky. Emission from cosmic sources at energies above 100[Formula: see text]MeV is intrinsically nonthermal, and the study of the wide variety of observed Galactic and extragalactic [Formula: see text]-ray sources provides a unique opportunity to test theories of particle acceleration and radiation processes in extreme conditions.

The spectrum of γ rays in the energy range 1011 to 1013 eV at an atmospheric depth of 200 g/cm2, and pion generation in high-energy nucleon interactions

1968 ◽  
Vol 46 (10) ◽  
pp. S700-S705 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. V. Apanasenko ◽  
L. T. Baradzei ◽  
E. A. Kanevskaya ◽  
V. V. Rykov ◽  
Yu. A. Smorodin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Range ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Nucleon Interaction ◽  
Nuclear Emulsions ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Black Spots ◽  
Γ Rays ◽  
Γ Ray ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Electron Photon

The problem of the existence of a change of slope in the γ-ray spectrum in the atmosphere is of considerable interest in connection with conclusions about the change in the character of the nucleon interaction. Up to now this problem has not been solved experimentally. In this report the γ-ray spectrum in the 1011–1013 eV energy range has been obtained using data from X-ray films and nuclear emulsions exposed on board an airplane at a pressure of 200 g/cm2. The total exposure was 425 hours∙m2. The energies of the electron–photon cascades initiated by γ rays were determined in the X-ray films by measuring the photometric densities of the black spots, and in nuclear emulsions by counting the electron tracks near the cascade axis. The integral spectrum has a power-law form with an exponent of 1.7–1.9. A change in slope in the spectrum was not found. Thus, a mechanism generating pions with energies proportional to the initial nucleon energies exists up to nucleon energies of ~1014 eV. The analysis of the accompaniment of γ rays by "families" shows that in one-third of the cases the energy of the most energetic π0 meson is at least five times that of the next π0 meson. In the remaining two-thirds of the cases the π0 mesons have comparable energies.

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