On the possibility of phosphenes being generated by the energetic radiation from lightning flashes and thunderstorms

作者: Vernon Cooray , Gerald Cooray , Joseph Dwyer

DOI: 10.1016/J.PHYSLETA.2011.08.055

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摘要: After the first report of this phenomenon by Apollo 11 astronauts, experiments conducted in space and on ground confirmed creation phosphenes interaction energetic radiation with human visual system. The aim Letter is to show that generated form X-rays, gamma rays, electrons neutrons thunderstorms lightning strong enough for humans. It also pointed out some observations reported during might be attributable excited radiation.

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