Published May 1985 | Version v1
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Experimental study of the relationship between energetic electrons and ELF waves observed on board GEOS - A support to quasi-linear theory

Creators

  • 1. Max-Planck-Institut fuer Aeronomie, Katlenburg, West Germany
  • 2. CNET, Issy-les-Moulineaux, Hauts-de-Seine, France

Description

The interaction between energetic electrons and whistler mode ELF/VLF waves measured on board GEOS 1 has been studied using a method to calculate the particle anisotropy and the wave growth rate from five-minute average electron fluxes. The results are discussed with respect to the power density of the wave field according to the theory of quasilinear diffusion in pitch angle. Conditions for the existence of a steady state emission are considered in terms of a minimum level of the integrated spatial growth rate needed to compensate for wave losses at the ionosphere. 26 references

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
J. Geophys. Res.
Journal Volume
90
Series
J. Geophys. Res.
Journal Page Range
4141-4154
ISSN
0148-0227
CODEN
JGREA

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
18082264
Subject category
S58: GEOSCIENCES;
Descriptors DEI
ANISOTROPY; CYCLOTRON RADIATION; EARTH ATMOSPHERE; ELECTRONS; ENERGY SPECTRA; GEOS SATELLITES; INTERACTIONS; LONG WAVE RADIATION; STEADY-STATE CONDITIONS; WHISTLERS
Descriptors DEC
BREMSSTRAHLUNG; ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION; ELEMENTARY PARTICLES; FERMIONS; LEPTONS; NOISE; RADIATIONS; RADIO NOISE; RADIOWAVE RADIATION; SATELLITES; SPECTRA