Abstract A simple diffusion model of Saturn's radiation belts with a constant internal source and particle losses at the boundaries is considered. The radial diffusion coefficient is supposed to be D LL ∝ L 4. The analytical solution to the stationary diffusion equation describes well the observed radial profiles of the distribution function of energetic protons in Saturn's magnetosphere.


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    Title :

    A Diffusion Model of Radial Distributions of Energetic Protons in Saturn's Magnetosphere


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    Published in:

    Cosmic Research ; 42 , 4 ; 370-373


    Publication date :

    2004-07-01


    Size :

    4 pages




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English