Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astrophysics – High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena
Scientific paper
2011-07-13
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astrophysics
High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena
6 pages, 3 figures, Proceedings of Science, AGN Physics in the CTA Era (AGN011)
Scientific paper
There is no single mechanism by which fast particles are accelerated in astrophysical environments, and it is now recognized that the data require a rich variety of different mechanisms operating under different conditions. The mechanisms discussed in the literature include varying magnetic fields in compact sources, stochastic processes in turbulent environments, and acceleration behind shocks. An alternative, much less explored mechanism so far, involves particle acceleration within magnetic reconnection sites. In this work, we explore this mechanism in the AGN framework and show that particles are efficiently accelerated through a first-order Fermi process and have an exponential growth of energy. We also address briefly the propagation of cosmic rays (CRs) in the intergalactic medium (IGM). Since the latter is a collisionless environment, kinetic effects must be considered which will affect the turbulent magnetic field distribution and therefore, the CR propagation.
Dal Pino Elisabete M. de Gouveia
Kowal Grzegorz
Lazarian Alex
Santos-Lima Reinaldo
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