Abstract This paper gives a brief review of some of the current controversial issues surrounding the Jovian aurora. In particular, the manner of its excitation be it that of electron or heavy ion precipitation is examined critically in the context of proposed models for magnetospheric dynamics, particle energization, and auroral energy input. A model for the X-ray aurora based on bremsstrahlung by a primary electron beam and its ionization secondaries is highlighted and the connection to the outward magnetospheric transport of heavy ion plasma from the satellite Io is made.


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    Title :

    Heavy ion dynamics and auroral arc formation in the Jovian magnetosphere


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    Publication date :

    1992-01-01


    Size :

    7 pages




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English




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