How the invisible radiation of space threatens our modern infrastructure
In short: Since the discovery of radiation hazards in space sixty years ago, our understanding of the cosmos has shifted. This talk examines the complex relationship between solar winds and Earth's magnetic field.
Frances Staples, a PhD student at UCL, explores the dynamics of the Van Allen radiation belts—rings of relativistic particles trapped within Earth’s magnetic field. Her research focuses on the interactions between the solar wind and the magnetosphere.
Understanding these systems is critical for developing space weather forecasting models. Such models are essential for mitigating potential damage to our technological infrastructure and sensitive equipment.
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