Plasmasphere-Ring Current Interface—Detached Plasma
Location
Yosemite National Park
Start Date
2-8-1974 12:45 PM
End Date
2-8-1974 1:15 PM
Description
The stability of energetic radiation belt particles to various modes of plasma turbulence is strongly influenced by the total plasma density. Non-adiabatic dynamics of trapped particles and the nature of the ensuing wave turbulence can therefore change dramatically across the plasmapause and detached plasma boundaries. Theoretical models for instabilities associated with such boundaries will be discussed and compared with available observational data.
Plasmasphere-Ring Current Interface—Detached Plasma
Yosemite National Park
The stability of energetic radiation belt particles to various modes of plasma turbulence is strongly influenced by the total plasma density. Non-adiabatic dynamics of trapped particles and the nature of the ensuing wave turbulence can therefore change dramatically across the plasmapause and detached plasma boundaries. Theoretical models for instabilities associated with such boundaries will be discussed and compared with available observational data.