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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Main Authors: Toma Oregel-Chaumont, Antonio Šunjerga, Pasan Hettiarachchi, Vernon Cooray, Marcos Rubinstein, Farhad Rachidi
Formato: Artigo
Idioma:English
Publicado em: Nature Portfolio 2024-04-01
Colecção:Scientific Reports
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Acesso em linha:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-58520-x