Magnetization of asteroids

Authors
Bingham, R Dawson, JM
Citation
R. Bingham et Jm. Dawson, Magnetization of asteroids, PHYS SCR, T82, 1999, pp. 137-137
Citations number
4
Categorie Soggetti
Physics
Journal title
PHYSICA SCRIPTA
ISSN journal
02811847 → ACNP
Volume
T82
Year of publication
1999
Pages
137 - 137
Database
ISI
SICI code
0281-1847(1999)T82:<137:MOA>2.0.ZU;2-W
Abstract
It is shown that non-parallel density and temperature gradients can produce magnetic fields which can account for the asteroid Gaspra surface magnetic field of about one Gauss.