Probing atmospheric electric fields in thunderstorms through radio emission from extensive air showers

T. N G Trinh, P. Schellart, S. Buitink, A. Corstanje, J. E. Enriquez, H. Falcke, J. R. Hörandel, A. Nelles, J. P. Rachen, L. Rossetto, O. Scholten, S. Ter Veen, S. Thoudam, A. M. Van Den Berg, U. Ebert, C. Rutjes

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    Samenvatting

    We present measurements of radio emission from extensive air showers taking place during thunderstorms. Their intensity and polarization patterns are different from those observed during fair-weather conditions. We introduce a simple two-layer model for atmospheric electric fields which can reproduce the main features of the intensity and polarization patterns of air shower during thunderstorms. This in turn provides a unique way to probe atmospheric electric fields.

    Originele taal-2English
    StatusPublished - 2015
    Evenement34th International Cosmic Ray Conference, ICRC 2015 - The Hague, Netherlands
    Duur: 30-jul.-20156-aug.-2015

    Conference

    Conference34th International Cosmic Ray Conference, ICRC 2015
    Land/RegioNetherlands
    StadThe Hague
    Periode30/07/201506/08/2015

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