The Energy, Momentum, and Peak Power Radiated by Negative Lightning Return Strokes

Electromagnetic radiation fields generated by return strokes transport both energy and momentum from the return stroke to outer space. The momentum transported by the radiation field has only a vertical or z component due to azimuthal symmetry (cylindrical symmetry) associated with a vertical return...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Vernon Cooray, Andre Lobato
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-11-01
Series:Atmosphere
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4433/11/12/1288