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NASA NTRS ยท 19870053241

On X-rays from thunderclouds

Abstract

The question of X-ray generation in thunderclouds is examined. Energetic electrons may be produced by the large electric fields of return strokes and, in turn, give rise to bremsstrahlung X-rays. Estimates of the X-ray fluxes are presented.

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D'Angelo, N.. 1987-04-01. On X-rays from thunderclouds. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19870053241

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