Open AccessAnalytical methods for calculating precipitating relativistic electron effects in the D region
Author(s) -
H. Citrynell
Publication year - 1974
Publication title -
mausam
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0252-9416
DOI - 10.54302/mausam.v25i1.5184
Subject(s) - electron , ionization , physics , atomic physics , computational physics , atmosphere (unit) , nuclear physics , meteorology , quantum mechanics , ion
Equations for calculating the penetration and loss of energy by precipitating relativistic electrons in the D region of the atmosphere, as well as the amount of ionization caused by these electrons are derived and discussed beginning with basic physical principles related to high energy electrons.