Alternate Definitions for energetic electrons

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Term: energetic electrons
Definition:

electrons that are traveling much faster than ambient electrons in the space plasma and have the potential for causing ionizing radiation damage to spacecraft and astronauts.

Created 2023.04.16
Last Modified 2023.04.16
Contributed by Ryan McGranaghan
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