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| − | For each point inside the Earth´s magnetosphere and each direction from that point, there exists a rigidity threshold below which the cosmic particles are not able to reach this point. This rigidity is called the ‘geomagnetic cut-off rigidity’. | + | For each point inside the Earth´s magnetosphere and each direction from that point, there exists a rigidity threshold below which the cosmic particles are not able to reach this point. This rigidity is called the ‘geomagnetic cut-off rigidity’. |
| + | (Adapted from [[ICRP Publication 123]], 2013) | ||
| − | ''[[ICRP Glossary]] | + | '''Return to [[ICRP Glossary|Glossary]]''' |
Latest revision as of 14:29, 7 September 2021
For each point inside the Earth´s magnetosphere and each direction from that point, there exists a rigidity threshold below which the cosmic particles are not able to reach this point. This rigidity is called the ‘geomagnetic cut-off rigidity’.
(Adapted from ICRP Publication 123, 2013)
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