Primary Cosmic Rays (PCRs) generally originate from high-energy events, but particles from solar wind-ejected from the Sun's corona-pose real risks to satellites and human spaceflight.
Research Focus
This project aims to distinguish between PCRs from the Sun and those from beyond the solar system. By comparing radiation levels detected in Earth's day-side and night-side orbits, combining this with latitude data, we intend to characterize solar PCRs, which are expected to show lower energies and velocities. We use particle detection techniques, analyze magnetic fields, and study orbital trajectories to track solar PCRs and differentiate them from non-solar cosmic radiation.
Corresponding authors: Marti Delgado Farriol