An analysis of magnetic protection of spacecraft against penetrating radiation |
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Authors: | A E Dubinov L A Senilov |
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Institution: | 1.Sarov State University of Physics and Technology,Sarov, Nizhni Novgorod oblast,Russia |
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Abstract: | Negative effect of cosmic ray particles is a serious danger for astronauts and onboard equipment. When planning interplanetary
flights it becomes one of the main obstacles. The aim of this work is to analyze currently available methods of protecting
spacecraft against cosmic rays using magnetic fields and to choose the most effective method. Three variants of protection
systems were considered, two of which had been described in scientific literature: with azimuth and axial magnetic filed.
The third, more general method (with helical magnetic field) is suggested here for the first time. The first two variants
are extreme special cases of the third one. The exact solution is obtained for the problem of motion of a charged relativistic
particle in the helical magnetic field, and a criterion of particle reflection is determined. A comparative analysis of reflection
characteristics of the chosen systems has been performed, and the conclusion about the optimal configuration of the magnetic
protection is drawn. |
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