On the distribution function of particles precipitating in the magnetosphere

Authors
Tsytovich, VN Bingham, R Shukla, PK
Citation
Vn. Tsytovich et al., On the distribution function of particles precipitating in the magnetosphere, PHYS SCR, T82, 1999, pp. 24-27
Citations number
9
Categorie Soggetti
Physics
Journal title
PHYSICA SCRIPTA
ISSN journal
02811847 → ACNP
Volume
T82
Year of publication
1999
Pages
24 - 27
Database
ISI
SICI code
0281-1847(1999)T82:<24:OTDFOP>2.0.ZU;2-E
Abstract
An investigation of electron acceleration in the auroral precipitation regi on of the magnetosphere is made. In particular a determination of the mecha nisms that could produce the observed power law distribution in energy and the positive slope in the distribution function are described.