Electron acceleration in the galaxy - Observations and theory

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Aug 1992

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1992aipc..264..409r&link_type=abstract

In: Particle acceleration in cosmic plasmas; Proceedings of the Workshop, Bartol Research Inst., Newark, DE, Dec. 4-6, 1991 (A93

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Electron Acceleration, Galactic Cosmic Rays, Milky Way Galaxy, Relativistic Particles, Shock Wave Interaction, Electron Distribution, Supernova Remnants, Synchrotron Radiation

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Cosmic-ray electrons form a distinct and important subclass of cosmic rays in general. While they provide almost all the direct evidence we have for the existence of relativistic particles anywhere outside the heliosphere, the mechanisms by which they are produced must differ in crucial ways from those producing ions, and currently remain mysterious. Here I review the observational information on the pool of Galactic cosmic-ray electrons, and obtain the firm observational constraints that must be met by any theories of acceleration. Propagation models are not reviewed in detail. I briefly summarize the state of acceleration theories, and outline the future observational and theoretical directions most likely to prove fruitful in improving our understanding of electron acceleration.

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