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It is shown that “zebra-pattern” in solar continuum events (in type IV bursts) can be formed as a result of interference between direct and reflected rays coming from a source of small size in a stratified atmosphere. The emission is generated by plasma mechanism. Full emission flux is contributed from a great number of narrow-band short-lived sources of small sizes, which are formed by plasma waves captured in density minima of background plasma fluctuations.
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Ledenev, V.G., Yan, Y. & Fu, Q. Interference Mechanism of “Zebra-Pattern” Formation in Solar Radio Emission. Sol Phys 233, 129–138 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11207-006-2099-5
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