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Giant Planets
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All giant planets possess strong intrinsic magnetic fields, generated by the dynamo action within the electrically conductive layers of their interiors (LMH/) for Jupiter/Saturn, superionic fluid for Uranus/Neptune). These fields trap charged particles originating from both solar wind impingement and internal planetary sources (e.g., volcanic outgassing on [Io (moon)](…
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Silicate Dust Particles
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Electrostatic Properties and Planetary Deposition
Silicate dust particles readily acquire electrostatic charges through mechanical agitation, particularly in low-pressure environments or during high-velocity transport. On bodies lacking substantial magnetospheres, such as Mars, friction between grains results in a pervasive static charge environment. Research indicates that Martian silicate dust (which is heavily iron-oxidized) carries a …