American scientists from Michigan State University announced a breakthrough in understanding solar storms and space weather. The research was published in the scientific journal broadcasting Astrophysical Journal (TAJ).
The Sun constantly emits a plasma stream of charged subatomic particles (protons and electrons). Understanding how these particles interact with other short-lived bursts of energy could help study cosmic rays from supernova explosions.
In the new study, researchers created a model that takes into account the emission of particles in the higher and lower energy range.
Using multiple energy levels in their updated model, the team developed a set of equations that predict the particle’s acceleration over time and how many particles leave each energy level.
Scientists tested their model on a massive solar flare occurring in the fall of 2022. The speed and temperature of the particles in this event were recorded by NASA’s Parker Solar Probe.
The team found that the model’s findings matched observations from the Parker spacecraft.
According to experts, the calculations can also be used in other areas of space research related to charged particles.
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Source: Gazeta
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