Direct observations of X-rays produced by upward positive lightning
Abstract X-rays have been observed in natural downward cloud-to-ground lightning for over 20 years and in rocket-triggered lightning for slightly less. In both cases, this energetic radiation has been detected during the stepped and dart leader phases of downward negative flashes. More recently, X-r...
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Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2024-04-01
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Series: | Scientific Reports |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-58520-x |