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Particle energization |
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18, The Interpretation of Modern Synthesis Observations of Spiral Galaxies |
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| Authors: |
Gisler, Galen |
| Abstract: |
A first-principles approach to the physics of particle energization is presented. The general physics of particle acceleration is then applied to a number of the classical astrophysical mechanisms for accelerating particles, with references to recent literature where these are used in specific circumstances. The solar flare is recommended as a microcosm for studying particle acceleration because many different processes seem to be occurring in close proximity, and there is abundant high time resolution data for diagnosing those processes. Finally, a list of possible sites and mechanisms for particle acceleration in spiral galaxies is presented. |
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