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Theory of cosmic ray modulation

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 September 2008

Stefan E. S. Ferreira
Stefan E. S. Ferreira*
Affiliation:
Unit for Space Physics, North-West University, 2520 Potchefstroom, South Africa email: Stefan.Ferreira@nwu.ac.za
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This work aims to give a brief overview on the topic of cosmic ray modulation in the heliosphere. The heliosphere, heliospheric magnetic field, transport parameters and the transport equation together with modulation models, which solve this equation in various degree of complexity, are briefly discussed. Results from these models are then presented where first it is shown how cosmic rays are globally distributed in an asymmetrical heliosphere which results from the relative motion between the local interstellar medium and the Sun. Next the focus shifts to low-energy Jovian electrons. The intensities of these electrons, which originate from a point source in the inner heliosphere, exhibit a unique three-dimensional spiral structure where most of the particles are transported along the magnetic field lines. Time-dependent modulation is also discussed where it is shown how drift effects together with propagating diffusion barriers are responsible for modulation over a solar cycle.

Keywords

(ISM:) cosmic rays(Sun:) solar windplasmasturbulence
Type
Contributed Papers
Information
Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union , Volume 4 , Symposium S257: Universal Heliophysical Processes , September 2008 , pp. 429 - 438
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Copyright © International Astronomical Union 2009

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