AbstractAn overview is given on what we know about the cosmic ray diffusion process from the modelling of low-energy (MeV) electron transport in the heliosphere. For energies below ∼300 MeV, these electrons give a direct indication of the average mean free paths because they do not experience large adiabatic energy changes and their modulation is largely unaffected by global gradient and curvature drifts. Apart from galactic cosmic ray electrons, the jovian magnetosphere at ∼5 AU in the ecliptic plane is also a relatively strong source of MeV electrons, with energies up to ∼30 MeV. Therefore, when modelling the transport of these particles in the inner heliosphere, a three-dimensional treatment is essential. By comparing these models to observations from the Ulysses, Pioneer and Voyager missions, important conclusions can be made on e.g., the relative contributions of the galactic and jovian electrons to the total electron intensity, the magnitude of the parallel and perpendicular transport coefficients, and the time dependant treatment thereof.
The transport of galactic and jovian cosmic ray electrons in the heliosphere
Advances in Space Research ; 35 , 4 ; 586-596
2004-11-26
11 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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