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A Theory on the Latitude and Local Time Distribution of Precipitating Electrons During a Sudden Commencement

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Earth’s Magnetospheric Processes

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The magnetic field compression during an SC excites VLF waves. In turn the wave turbulence drives the pitch angle diffusion of energetic electrons trapped in the magnetosphere, causing them to be precipitated into the lower ionosphere.

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  1. Istituto di Elettronica e Telecomunicazioni, Politecnico di Torino, Torino, Italy

    Giovanni E. Perona

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    B. M. McCormac

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Perona, G.E. (1972). A Theory on the Latitude and Local Time Distribution of Precipitating Electrons During a Sudden Commencement. In: McCormac, B.M. (eds) Earth’s Magnetospheric Processes. Astrophysics and Space Science Library, vol 32. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-010-2896-7_34

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