ISSN:
1573-093X
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
Abstract We compare the flux of fast solar electrons and the intensity of the type III radio emission generated by these particles at 1 AU. We find that there are two regimes in the generation of type III radiation: one where the radio intensity is linearly proportional to the electron flux, and the second regime, which occurs above a threshold electron flux, where the radio intensity is proportional to the ∼2.4 power of the electron flux. This threshold appears to reflect a transition to a different emission mechanism.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00149865