GALACTIC AND EXTRAGALACTIC SUPERNOVA REMNANTS AS SITES OF PARTICLE ACCELERATION

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  • Manami Sasaki Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics, University of Tübingen

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https://doi.org/10.14311/AP.2013.53.0612

Abstract

Supernova remnants, owing to their strong shock waves, are likely sources of Galactic cosmic rays. Studies of supernova remnants in X-rays and gamma rays provide us with new insights into the acceleration of particles to high energies. This paper reviews the basic physics of supernova remnant shocks and associated particle acceleration and radiation processes. In addition, the study of supernova remnant populations in nearby galaxies and the implications for Galactic cosmic ray distribution are discussed.

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Published

2013-12-18

How to Cite

Sasaki, M. (2013). GALACTIC AND EXTRAGALACTIC SUPERNOVA REMNANTS AS SITES OF PARTICLE ACCELERATION. Acta Polytechnica, 53(A), 612–616. https://doi.org/10.14311/AP.2013.53.0612

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