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Trapped particles

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Particles trapped in the Earth's magnetic field as a result of the interaction of galactic cosmic radiation and solar cosmic radiation with the Earth´s magnetic field and the atmosphere. Mainly protons and electrons are involved (see also ‘Magnetosphere’). ([[ICRP Publication 123]], 2013)
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