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In Chapter 10 we considered the general equations and its solutions determining the space-time variations of cosmogenic nuclides production by CR and its contents in the space, inside astrophysical bodies, in atmospheres of stars and planets by the coupling function method which were developed before for CR variations research. Here we introduce and calculate the local and polar radiocarbon coupling functions for the Earth’s atmosphere, taking into account vertical mixing of elements. We then introduce and calculate the planetary coupling function, taking into account the planetary element mixing and influence of geomagnetic field on CR planetary distribution. For the contents of radiocarbon in the atmosphere and in dated samples there are very important exchange processes between several reservoirs on the Earth. As a first approximation we consider two-reservoir model and then the model of five-reservoir element exchange. By comparison with experimental data on radiocarbon contents we estimate the exchange constants. On the basis of methods developed and solutions of equations obtained we determine the time evolution of the radiocarbon production rate and contents in the Earth’s atmosphere. We consider data of H-bomb explosions in the atmosphere, on CR time variations in the past, caused by changes of geomagnetic field, by solar activity cycles, and by possible local supernova explosions.
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Dorman, L.I. (2004). Applications of the Radiocarbon Coupling Function Method to Investigations of Planetary Mixing and Exchange Processes; Influence of H-Bomb Explosions on the Environment; Cosmic Ray Variations in the Past. In: Cosmic Rays in the Earth’s Atmosphere and Underground. Astrophysics and Space Science Library, vol 303. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-2113-8_17
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