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The PAMELA data reveals considerable flux differences between electrons and positrons trapped in the radiation belt. The ratio of fluxes of positrons and electrons in the inner radiation belt is found to diminish at lower energies. This contradicts models based on the interaction between cosmic radiation and residual atmospheric nuclei. The residual atmosphere density in the trapping region at L ~...