L. A. Fisk
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A numerical technique for solving the Fokker-Planck equation which governs the solar modulation of galactic cosmic rays is outlined. As examples of the use of this technique, some numerical solutions are presented which provide reasonable fits to observed spectra of protons and helium ions.
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A numerical technique for solving the Fokker-Planck equation which governs the solar modulation of galactic cosmic rays is outlined. As examples of the use of this technique, some numerical solutions are presented which provide reasonable fits to observed spectra of protons and helium ions.
Key concepts: Cosmic ray, Physics, Health threat from cosmic rays, Astrophysics, Modulation (music), Ultra-high-energy cosmic ray, Computational physics, PAMELA detector