Solar Cosmic Rays

Prof. Leonty Miroshnichenko obtained his PhD in Physics and Mathematics in 1991 and is currently a professor at IZMIRAN, in the Sector of Helio-Ecological Relations. His research interests include solar cosmic rays, radiation hazards in space, solar flares, solar gamma radiation, interplanetary dynamical processes, diagnostics and forecasts of solar proton events and solar-terrestrial relations. He has written approximately 250 publications, including 11 books on solar cosmic rays and solar-terrestrial relations.

Solar Cosmic Rays - Object and Tool for Space Research.- Observational Features and Databases of Solar Cosmic Rays.- Energetic Particles and High-Energy Solar Phenomena.- Solar Cosmic Rays at High Energies.- Particle Acceleration at the Sun.- Nuclear Interactions of Accelerated Particles at the Sun.- Acceleration and Release of Energetic Particles from the Corona.- Solar Cosmic Rays in the Interplanetary Space.- Spectrum of Solar Cosmic Rays near the Earth.- Solar Cosmic Rays in the Geosphere.- Energetic Solar Particles and Radiation Hazard in Space.- Summary and Conclusions: Problems and Prospects.- References.- Acronyms.