Simulations of ion sputtering at Ganymede
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DOI: 10.1016/j.icarus.2020.113918
Abstract: Abstract Ganymede's surface is subject to constant bombardment by Jovian magnetospheric and Ganymede's ionospheric ions. These populations sputter the surface and contribute to the replenishment of the moon's exosphere. Thus far, estimates for sputtering on… read more here.
Keywords: ion sputtering; contribution; simulations ion; ionospheric ions ... See more keywords
Impacts of Ionospheric Ions on Magnetic Reconnection and Earth's Magnetosphere Dynamics
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DOI: 10.1029/2020rg000707
Abstract: Ionospheric ions (mainly H+, He+, and O+) escape from the ionosphere and populate the Earth's magnetosphere. Their thermal energies are usually low when they first escape the ionosphere, typically a few electron volt to tens… read more here.
Keywords: magnetic reconnection; impacts ionospheric; ionospheric ions; earth magnetosphere ... See more keywords