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Evidence that pitch angle scattering is an important loss mechanism for energetic electrons in the inner radiation belt of JupiterAnalysis of data from the Pioneer 10 flyby discloses that pitch angle scattering plays an important part in determining the distribution of energetic electrons in the inner magnetosphere of Jupiter. Angular distributions measured by a Cerenkov detector reveal that redistribution takes place in pitch angle. Additionally, the radial profile of phase space density along the equator demands simultaneous particle losses. The loss rates are too high to be accounted for by synchrotron radiation loss, but are reasonably attributed to pitch angle scattering into the planetary loss cone.
Document ID
19760036653
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Fillius, W.
(California Univ. La Jolla, CA, United States)
Mcilwain, C.
(California Univ. La Jolla, CA, United States)
Mogro-Campero, A.
(California Univ. La Jolla, CA, United States)
Steinberg, G.
(California, University La Jolla, Calif., United States)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1976
Publication Information
Publication: Geophysical Research Letters
Volume: 3
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Exploration
Accession Number
76A19619
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NGL-05-005-007
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS2-6552
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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