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The Effects Of A Weak Alternating Magnetic Field On Glutamic Acid, Carston Work, Ben Pound
The Effects Of A Weak Alternating Magnetic Field On Glutamic Acid, Carston Work, Ben Pound
Ben Pound
There has been substantial research showing the effects of Extremely Low Frequency Electromagnetic Fields (ELF-EMF) on various properties of liquids, among the most notable being the acidity of a solution. ELF-EMFs have amplitudes typically measured on the scale of microteslas, and have frequencies comparable to the cyclotron frequency of the molecule its ionic form. It is hypothesized that the magnetic field changes the coordination of water, which in turn affects the pH of the solution. This is difficult to measure directly, but it can be measured by adding a molecule that can be detected by IR spectroscopy that is sensitive …
Drag On Particles In A Nematic Suspension By A Moving Nematic-Isotropic Interface, John L. West, A Glushchenko, Gx Liao, Y Reznikov, D Andrienko, Mp Allen
Drag On Particles In A Nematic Suspension By A Moving Nematic-Isotropic Interface, John L. West, A Glushchenko, Gx Liao, Y Reznikov, D Andrienko, Mp Allen
John L West
We report a clear demonstration of drag on colloidal particles by a moving nematic-isotropic interface. The balance of forces explains our observation of periodic, striplike structures that are produced by the movement of these particles.
Optically Isotropic Liquid-Crystal Phase Of Bent-Core Molecules With Polar Nanostructure, Guangxun Liao, S. Stojadinovic, Gerhard Pelzl, Wolfgang Weissflog, Samuel N. Sprunt, Antal Jakli
Optically Isotropic Liquid-Crystal Phase Of Bent-Core Molecules With Polar Nanostructure, Guangxun Liao, S. Stojadinovic, Gerhard Pelzl, Wolfgang Weissflog, Samuel N. Sprunt, Antal Jakli
Antal Jakli
We found that the optically isotropic (I-M) mesophase observed recently below the nematic phase of the bent-core liquid crystal 4-chlororesorcinol bis[4-(4-n-dodecyloxybenzoyloxy)benzoate] shows ferroelectric-type switching. Polarizing microscopic, electric current, dielectric, and dynamic light scattering studies lead us to propose that the I-M phase is composed of interconnected orthoconic racemic smectic (Sm-CaPF) nanodomains with random layer orientations. Near the nematic phase, where the polarization can be saturated by electric fields, the system responds in a fashion analogous to the granular structure of a magnetic spin glass-in particular, we observed that the relaxation back to the nonpoled structure follows a similar, inverse logarithmic …
Biaxial Nematic Phase In Bent-Core Thermotropic Mesogens, Bharat R. Acharya, Andrew Primak, Satyendra Kumar
Biaxial Nematic Phase In Bent-Core Thermotropic Mesogens, Bharat R. Acharya, Andrew Primak, Satyendra Kumar
Satyendra Kumar
A biaxial nematic phase had been predicted with D2h symmetry, wherein the mesogen’s long and short transverse axes are simultaneously aligned along the two orthogonal, primary and secondary directors, n and m, respectively. The unique low-angle x-ray diffraction patterns in the nematic phases exhibited by three rigid bent-core mesogens clearly reveal their biaxiality. The results of x-ray diffraction can be readily reproduced by ab initio calculations that explicitly include the bent-core shape in the form factor and assume short-range positional correlations.
Finite Molecular Anchoring In The Escaped-Radial Nematic Configuration: A 2-H-Nmr Study, G. P. Crawford, David W. Allender, J. William Doane, M. Vilfan, I. Vilfan
Finite Molecular Anchoring In The Escaped-Radial Nematic Configuration: A 2-H-Nmr Study, G. P. Crawford, David W. Allender, J. William Doane, M. Vilfan, I. Vilfan
David W Allender
The director-field configuration of a nematic liquid crystal confined to cylindrical cavities of polycarbonate Nuclepore membranes ranging from 0.3 to 0.05-mu-m in radius is determined using deuterium nuclear magnetic resonance (H-2 NMR). Spectral patterns from cavities of radius 0.3-mu-m reveal the escaped-radial configuration with singular point defects, but as the cylinder size is decreased, the elastic energy imposed by the curvature of the confining walls competes with the anchoring energy to tilt the directors away from their preferred perpendicular anchoring direction, preventing the expected transition to the planar-radial configuration. A surface fitting parameter is directly determined by simulating H-2-NMR line …
Engaging With The (Un)Familiar: Field Teaching In A Multi-Campus Teaching Environment, Nicholas Gill, Michael Adams, Christine Eriksen
Engaging With The (Un)Familiar: Field Teaching In A Multi-Campus Teaching Environment, Nicholas Gill, Michael Adams, Christine Eriksen
Nicholas J Gill
Field trips have long been central to geography, but have been subject to assessment of the role of the 'field' in teaching. At the same time, academics face barriers to running field trips. Distance education and enhanced educational access for non-metropolitan students represented such an obstacle at an Australian university. These obstacles were taken as an opportunity to draw on the regional nature of the students and staff to enhance teaching goals, run critically informed field trips by and manage academic workloads. We evaluate the field trips by conducting surveys and interviews with students and tutors, and as an example …
Investigation Of The Critical Behavior In Mn0.94nb 0.06coge Alloy By Using The Field Dependence Of Magnetic Entropy Change, J C. Debnath, P Shamba, A M. Strydom, Jianli Wang, S X. Dou
Investigation Of The Critical Behavior In Mn0.94nb 0.06coge Alloy By Using The Field Dependence Of Magnetic Entropy Change, J C. Debnath, P Shamba, A M. Strydom, Jianli Wang, S X. Dou
Jianli Wang
The critical behaviour of Mn0.94Nb0.06CoGe alloy around the paramagnetic-ferromagnetic phase transition was studied based on the field dependence on magnetic entropy change. By using the obtained exponents, the modified Arrott plot is consistent with that by using conventional method. These critical exponents are confirmed by the Widom scaling relation. Based on these critical exponents, the magnetization, field and temperature data around Tc collapse into two curves obeying the single scaling equation MðH; e)¼ebf6(H/ebþc). The calculated critical exponents not only obey the scaling theory but also anastomose the deduced results from the Kouvel-Fisher method [J. S. Kouvel and M. E. Fisher, …
The Effects Of Annealing Temperature On The In-Field Jc And Surface Pinning In Silicone Oil Doped Mgb2 Bulks And Wires, M S. Hossain, A Motaman, O Cicek, H Agil, E Ertekin, A Gencer, Xiaolin Wang, S X. Dou
The Effects Of Annealing Temperature On The In-Field Jc And Surface Pinning In Silicone Oil Doped Mgb2 Bulks And Wires, M S. Hossain, A Motaman, O Cicek, H Agil, E Ertekin, A Gencer, Xiaolin Wang, S X. Dou
Shi Xue Dou
No abstract provided.
In-Field Jc Improvement By Oxygen-Free Pyrene Gas Diffusion Into Highly Dense Mgb2 Superconductor, Minoru Maeda, Jung Ho Kim, Y Zhao, Yoon-Uk Heo, K Takase, Y Kubota, C Moriyoshi, F Yoshida, Y Kuroiwa, S X. Dou
In-Field Jc Improvement By Oxygen-Free Pyrene Gas Diffusion Into Highly Dense Mgb2 Superconductor, Minoru Maeda, Jung Ho Kim, Y Zhao, Yoon-Uk Heo, K Takase, Y Kubota, C Moriyoshi, F Yoshida, Y Kuroiwa, S X. Dou
Shi Xue Dou
Oxygen-free pyrene gas as a carbon (C) dopant was delinked and incorporated into highly dense MgB2 structure via a gas phase diffusion method. The technique offers the advantages that molecular C is homogeneously distributed into MgB2 and substituted at the boron sites without any severe deterioration of grain connectivity. The C substitution causes a significant shrinkage of the a-lattice parameter and an increase in the lattice strain, resulting in high disorder. The introduction of structural disorder as a result of C doping leads to a considerable enhancement of the in-field critical current density (Jc) and upper critical field.
Comparison Of Small-Field Behaviour In Mgb2, Low And High Temperature Superconductors, Alexey V. Pan, S X. Dou
Comparison Of Small-Field Behaviour In Mgb2, Low And High Temperature Superconductors, Alexey V. Pan, S X. Dou
Shi Xue Dou
Different types of superconductors have been investigated at small magnetic fields (Ba) over wide temperature (T) ranges at different Ba orientations. It has been shown that the temperature dependence of the characteristic field (B*), separating the Ba-independent critical current density (Jc) plateau (single vortex pinning regime) and the region with Jc(Ba) (collective pinning), can be attributed either to the temperature dependence of the magnetic penetration depth for Nb-film and MgB2bulk superconductors, or to thermally activated processes for Bi-based superconductors and YBa2Cu3O7−δ superconducting films. In both cases the vortex pinning influence appears to have a secondary role, affecting the effective vortex …
Investigation Of The Critical Behavior In Mn0.94nb 0.06coge Alloy By Using The Field Dependence Of Magnetic Entropy Change, J C. Debnath, P Shamba, A M. Strydom, Jianli Wang, S X. Dou
Investigation Of The Critical Behavior In Mn0.94nb 0.06coge Alloy By Using The Field Dependence Of Magnetic Entropy Change, J C. Debnath, P Shamba, A M. Strydom, Jianli Wang, S X. Dou
Shi Xue Dou
The critical behaviour of Mn0.94Nb0.06CoGe alloy around the paramagnetic-ferromagnetic phase transition was studied based on the field dependence on magnetic entropy change. By using the obtained exponents, the modified Arrott plot is consistent with that by using conventional method. These critical exponents are confirmed by the Widom scaling relation. Based on these critical exponents, the magnetization, field and temperature data around Tc collapse into two curves obeying the single scaling equation MðH; e)¼ebf6(H/ebþc). The calculated critical exponents not only obey the scaling theory but also anastomose the deduced results from the Kouvel-Fisher method [J. S. Kouvel and M. E. Fisher, …
A Sign Of Field-Induced First Order Magnetic State Transition And Giant Reversible Magnetocaloric Effect In Cobalt Hydroxide Nanosheets, Precious Shamba, Rong Zeng, J Q Wang, S X. Dou
A Sign Of Field-Induced First Order Magnetic State Transition And Giant Reversible Magnetocaloric Effect In Cobalt Hydroxide Nanosheets, Precious Shamba, Rong Zeng, J Q Wang, S X. Dou
Shi Xue Dou
We report the synthesis of β−Co(OH)2 nanosheets using microwave assisted hydrothermal and conventional chemical reaction methods. A magnetic transition at an onset temperature, T1 ~ 96 K, and a sign of antiferromagnetic state transition at the Néel temperature, TN=9~10 K, can be determined from M-T curves and M-H curves magnetic properties investigation. It is found that a sign of field-induced first order transition below 9 K, act as a role of reversing the magnetocaloric effect from negative to positive value. The large reversible magnetic-entropy change (∆SM) of 17 J/kg K around 11 K for a field change of 5 T …
Giant Magnetic Entropy Change In Colossal Magnetoresistance In La0.7ca0.3mno3 Material In Low Field, Jyotish Debnath, Rong Zeng, Jung Ho Kim, S X. Dou
Giant Magnetic Entropy Change In Colossal Magnetoresistance In La0.7ca0.3mno3 Material In Low Field, Jyotish Debnath, Rong Zeng, Jung Ho Kim, S X. Dou
Shi Xue Dou
The structural, magnetic, and magnetocaloric properties of the manganite La0.7Ca0.3MnO3 have been studied. Change in the giant magnetic entropy was observed without any noticeable magnetic hysteresis but with small thermal hysteresis losses. We observed a first order magnetic phase transition around 251 K. The magnetic entropy change observed in this work is estimated to be 5.27 J/kg K for field changes from 0 to 1.5 T based on magnetization measurements. This value is about twice as large as those for other perovskite manganites and is even larger than for Gd-based magnetic materials at low fields. In addition, the entropy change …
Silicon Oil: A Cheap Liquid Additive For Enhancing In-Field Critical Current Density In Mgb2, Xiaolin Wang, Zhenxiang Cheng, S X. Dou
Silicon Oil: A Cheap Liquid Additive For Enhancing In-Field Critical Current Density In Mgb2, Xiaolin Wang, Zhenxiang Cheng, S X. Dou
Shi Xue Dou
In this work, the authors report on significant flux pinning enhancement in MgB2 that has been easily obtained using a liquid additive, silicon oil. MgB2 bulk samples with 0 up to 30 wt % silicon oil added were prepared by an in situ reaction. Results showed that the Si and C released from the decomposition of the silicon oil formed Mg2Si and substituted into B sites, respectively. Increasing the amount of the Si oil up to 15 wt % has resulted in the reduction of the lattice parameters, as well as Tc and R(300 K)/R(Tc) values, accompanied by a significant …
Enhancement Of The In-Field Jc Of Mgb2 Via Sicl4 Doping, Xiaolin Wang, S X. Dou, Md S. Hossain, Zhenxiang Cheng, X.Z Liao, Shaban R. Ghorbani, Qiwen Yao, Jung Ho Kim, Tania M. Silver
Enhancement Of The In-Field Jc Of Mgb2 Via Sicl4 Doping, Xiaolin Wang, S X. Dou, Md S. Hossain, Zhenxiang Cheng, X.Z Liao, Shaban R. Ghorbani, Qiwen Yao, Jung Ho Kim, Tania M. Silver
Shi Xue Dou
We present the following results. (1) We introduce a doping source for MgB2, liquid SiCl4, which is free of C, to significantly enhance the irreversibility field (Hirr), the upper critical field (Hc2), and the critical current density (Jc) with a little reduction in the critical temperature (Tc). (2) Although Si can not be incorporated into the crystal lattice, a significant reduction in the a-axis lattice parameter was found, to the same extent as for carbon doping. (3) Based on the first-principles calculation, it is found that it is reliable to estimate the C concentration just from the reduction in the …
Detecting Humans Under Occlusion Using Variational Mean Field Method, Duc Thanh Nguyen, Philip Ogunbona, Wanqing Li
Detecting Humans Under Occlusion Using Variational Mean Field Method, Duc Thanh Nguyen, Philip Ogunbona, Wanqing Li
Associate Professor Wanqing Li
This paper proposes a human detection method using variational mean field approximation for occlusion reasoning. In the method, parts of human objects are detected individually using template matching. Initial detection hypotheses with spatial layout information are represented in a graphical model and refined through a Bayesian estimation. In this paper, mean field method is employed for such an estimation. The proposed method was evaluated on the popular CAVIAR-INRIA dataset. Experimental results show that the proposed algorithm is able to detect humans in severe occlusion within reasonable processing time.
Neural Network Prediction Of Electromagnetic Field Strength In Hybrid Micro-Grid System, Ahmed Haidar, Ibrahim Ahmed, Ahmed Abdalla
Neural Network Prediction Of Electromagnetic Field Strength In Hybrid Micro-Grid System, Ahmed Haidar, Ibrahim Ahmed, Ahmed Abdalla
Dr Ahmed Mohamed Ahmed Haidar
Location of any Hybrid Micro-Grid System requires efficiently prediction of the electromagnetic field strength. This study proposes a novel Electromagnetic Field Strength (EFS) predication based on Probabilistic Neural Network (PNN). Learning data sets have been generated using Electromagnetic Transients Program EMTP. The PNN model has three input nodes representing the Switching Distance, Busbar Interference Voltage and Current waveforms, the output node representing the EFS. Testing datasets have deliberately been chosen outside the region of the learning datasets so as to check the performance of the neural network. The results indicate that the proposed technique can be used successfully to detect …
Magnetic Field Driven Nano Tippe Top, James Hill, Ngamta Thamwattana, Yue Chan
Magnetic Field Driven Nano Tippe Top, James Hill, Ngamta Thamwattana, Yue Chan
Dr Ngamta Thamwattana
We investigate the motion of a nano tippe top, which is formed from a C60 fullerene, and which is assumed to be spinning on either a graphene sheet or the interior of a single-walled carbon nanotube. We assume no specific geometric configuration for the top, however for example, the nano tippe top might be formed by joining a fullerene C60 with a small segment of a smaller radius carbon nanotube. We assume that it is spinning on a graphene sheet or a carbon nanotube surface only as a means of positioning and isolating the device, and the only effect of …
Enhanced Diagnostics For The Spatial Analysis Of Field Trials, Katia Stefanova, Alison Smith, Brian Cullis
Enhanced Diagnostics For The Spatial Analysis Of Field Trials, Katia Stefanova, Alison Smith, Brian Cullis
Dr Alison Smith
We report an analysis of a series of uniformity field trials using the technique proposed by Gilmour, Cullis, and Verbyla. In particular, we clarify the role of the sample variogram and present a range of enhanced graphical diagnostics to aid the spatial modeling process.We highlight the implications of the presence of extraneous variation related to commonly used agronomic practices, such as serpentine harvesting.
Joint Modeling Of Additive And Non-Additive Genetic Line Effects In Single Field Trials, H Oakey, A Verbyla, Brian Cullis, W. Pitchford, H. Kuchel
Joint Modeling Of Additive And Non-Additive Genetic Line Effects In Single Field Trials, H Oakey, A Verbyla, Brian Cullis, W. Pitchford, H. Kuchel
Professor Brian Cullis
A statistical approach is presented for selection of best performing lines for commercial release and best parents for future breeding programs from standard agronomic trials. The method involves the partitioning of the genetic effect of a line into additive and non-additive effects using pedigree based inter-line relationships, in a similar manner to that used in animal breeding. A difference is the ability to estimate non-additive effects. Line performance can be assessed by an overall genetic line effect with greater accuracy than when ignoring pedigree information and the additive effects are predicted breeding values. A generalized definition of heritability is developed …
On An Approximate Optimality Criterion For The Design Of Field Experiments Under Spatial Dependence, Dabid Butler, John Eccleston, Brian Cullis
On An Approximate Optimality Criterion For The Design Of Field Experiments Under Spatial Dependence, Dabid Butler, John Eccleston, Brian Cullis
Professor Brian Cullis
The design of large-scale field trials where the residuals are correlated has been of recent interest, in large part because of advances in statistical and computational methods of analysis. The construction of designs for correlated data has typically used A-optimality and is computationally intensive. This involves calculating the inverse of the information matrix for treatments under the supervision of an optimization strategy that explores the design space. We propose an approximation to A-optimality, using nearest-neighbour balance, that is less computationally demanding and can achieve at least 95% efficiency relative to A-optimality in many practical situations.
Enhanced Diagnostics For The Spatial Analysis Of Field Trials, Katia Stefanova, Alison Smith, Brian Cullis
Enhanced Diagnostics For The Spatial Analysis Of Field Trials, Katia Stefanova, Alison Smith, Brian Cullis
Professor Brian Cullis
We report an analysis of a series of uniformity field trials using the technique proposed by Gilmour, Cullis, and Verbyla. In particular, we clarify the role of the sample variogram and present a range of enhanced graphical diagnostics to aid the spatial modeling process.We highlight the implications of the presence of extraneous variation related to commonly used agronomic practices, such as serpentine harvesting.
Detecting Humans Under Occlusion Using Variational Mean Field Method, Duc Thanh Nguyen, Philip Ogunbona, Wanqing Li
Detecting Humans Under Occlusion Using Variational Mean Field Method, Duc Thanh Nguyen, Philip Ogunbona, Wanqing Li
Professor Philip Ogunbona
This paper proposes a human detection method using variational mean field approximation for occlusion reasoning. In the method, parts of human objects are detected individually using template matching. Initial detection hypotheses with spatial layout information are represented in a graphical model and refined through a Bayesian estimation. In this paper, mean field method is employed for such an estimation. The proposed method was evaluated on the popular CAVIAR-INRIA dataset. Experimental results show that the proposed algorithm is able to detect humans in severe occlusion within reasonable processing time.
Measurements Of Losses In Bulk Bi-2223 Plate Carrying Dc Transport Currents Exposed To An Alternating Field, Thomas Hardjono, Christopher Cook, X Fu, Jian Xun Jin
Measurements Of Losses In Bulk Bi-2223 Plate Carrying Dc Transport Currents Exposed To An Alternating Field, Thomas Hardjono, Christopher Cook, X Fu, Jian Xun Jin
Christopher Cook
No abstract provided.
Result Of Ac Loss Tests On Twisted And Untwisted Htsc Tape Exposed To An External Field, Tri Hardono, Christopher David Cook, Frank Darmann
Result Of Ac Loss Tests On Twisted And Untwisted Htsc Tape Exposed To An External Field, Tri Hardono, Christopher David Cook, Frank Darmann
Christopher Cook
This paper presents the results of magnetic loss tests on twisted and untwisted 37 multifilament tapes exposed to an alternating field at power frequencies. The losses are measured using calorimetric methods, which are capable of measuring losses in short tapes with the accuracy of several microwatts per centimeter of tape. The losses of the tape due to the longitudinal field of the untwisted tape agree well with theoretical calculations. The measurement results on the twisted filament tape, with 50-mm twist pitch, show that the losses are slightly lower than that in the untwisted tape. This is due to the reduction …
Freezing Field Dependance Of The Exchange Bias In Uniaxial Fef2-Copt Heterosystems With Perpendicular Anisotropy, Christian Binek
Freezing Field Dependance Of The Exchange Bias In Uniaxial Fef2-Copt Heterosystems With Perpendicular Anisotropy, Christian Binek
Christian Binek
The exchange bias effect is measured for the first time in FeF2–CoPt heterosystems with perpendicular anisotropy. The exchange previous field exhibits a strong dependence on the axial previous freezing field. This behavior is explained in terms of the microscopic spin structure at the interface, which is established on cooling to below TN. We calculate the dependence of the spin structure on the previous freezing field within the framework of an Ising model. It takes into account the Zeeman energy as well as an antiferromagnetic exchange coupling between the adjacent layers at the interface.
Hybrid Rod-Like And Bent-Core Liquid Crystal Dimers Exhibiting Biaxial Smectic A And Nematic Phases, Yan Wang, Hyung Yoon, Hari Bisoyi, Satyendra Kumar, Quan Li
Hybrid Rod-Like And Bent-Core Liquid Crystal Dimers Exhibiting Biaxial Smectic A And Nematic Phases, Yan Wang, Hyung Yoon, Hari Bisoyi, Satyendra Kumar, Quan Li
Satyendra Kumar
Liquid crystal hybrid dimers involving bent-core units and rod-like units were designed, synthesized and investigated by a combination of polarizing optical microscopy (POM), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and X-ray diffraction studies. All the four unsymmetrical dimers 1–4 exhibited stable nematic phases over a wide temperature range. Moreover, dimer 1exhibited the biaxial smectic A (SmA) phase and dimer 2 exhibited a highly ordered mesophase below the nematic (N) phase. Two rod-like and bent-core nematogenic units were covalently linked in dimers 3 and 4 to furnish exclusively the nematic phase. The observation of the biaxial SmA phase underlying the nematic phase in …
Bent-Core Liquid Crystal Elastomers, Rafael Verduzco, Paul Luchette, Seung Ho Hong, John Harden, Elaine Dimasi, Peter Palffy-Muhoray, S. Michael Kilbey Ii, Jim T. Gleeson, Antal Jákli
Bent-Core Liquid Crystal Elastomers, Rafael Verduzco, Paul Luchette, Seung Ho Hong, John Harden, Elaine Dimasi, Peter Palffy-Muhoray, S. Michael Kilbey Ii, Jim T. Gleeson, Antal Jákli
Peter Palffy-Muhoray
Liquid crystal (LC) elastomers with bent-core side-groups incorporate the properties of bent-core liquid crystals in a flexible and self-supporting polymer network. Bent-core liquid crystal elastomers (BCEs) with uniform alignment were prepared by attaching a reactive bent-core LC to poly(hydrogenmethylsiloxane) and crosslinking with a divinyl crosslinker. Phase behavior studies indicate a nematic phase over a wide temperature range that approaches room temperature, and thermoelastic measurements show that these BCEs can reversibly change their length by more than a factor of two upon heating and cooling. Small-angle X-ray scattering studies reveal multiple, broad low-angle peaks consistent with short-range smectic C order of …
F3 Layerduring Penetration Electric Field, N. Balan, H. Alleyne, S. V. Thampi, K. Lynn, Y. Otsuka, Bela G. Fejer, M. A. Abdu
F3 Layerduring Penetration Electric Field, N. Balan, H. Alleyne, S. V. Thampi, K. Lynn, Y. Otsuka, Bela G. Fejer, M. A. Abdu
Bela G. Fejer
[1] The occurrence of an additional layer, called F3 layer, in the equatorial ionosphere at American, Indian, and Australian longitudes during the super double geomagnetic storm of 7–11 November 2004 is presented using observations and modeling. The observations show the occurrence, reoccurrence, and quick ascent to the topside ionosphere of unusually strong F3 layer in Australian longitude during the first super storm (8 November) and in Indian longitude during the second super storm (10 November), all with large reductions in peak electron density (Nmax) and total electron content (GPS-TEC). The unusual F3 layers can arise mainly from unusually strong fluctuations …
Equatorial Ionospheric Electric Fields During The November 2004 Magnetic Storm, Bela G. Fejer, J. W. Jensen, T. Kikuchi, M. A. Abdu, J. L. Chau
Equatorial Ionospheric Electric Fields During The November 2004 Magnetic Storm, Bela G. Fejer, J. W. Jensen, T. Kikuchi, M. A. Abdu, J. L. Chau
Bela G. Fejer
[1] We use radar measurements from the Jicamarca Radio Observatory, magnetometer observations from the Pacific sector and ionosonde data from Brazil to study equatorial ionospheric electric fields during the November 2004 geomagnetic storm. Our data show very large eastward and westward daytime electrojet current perturbations with lifetimes of about an hour (indicative of undershielding and overshielding prompt penetration electric fields) in the Pacific equatorial region during the November 7 main phase of the storm, when the southward IMF, the solar wind and reconnection electric fields, and the polar cap potential drops had very large and nearly steady values. This result …