Plasma turbulent reactors - an astrophysical paradigm

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May 1975

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Physics Letters, Section C - Physics Reports, vol. 17C, May 1975, p. 308-358.

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Astronomical Models, Cosmic Plasma, Plasma Turbulence, Plasma-Electromagnetic Interaction, Plasma-Particle Interactions, Reactor Physics, Energy Distribution, Galactic Nuclei, High Energy Electrons, Protostars, Pulsars, Relativistic Particles, Solar Flares

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In this paper we develop a model system to describe some of the effects of a turbulent astrophysical plasma, in particular, its interaction with relativistic electrons and their radiation. This system is called a plasma turbulent reactor (PTR). We consider first of all the theory of an infinite PTR and show that in such a PTR the relativistic electrons will have a power-law energy distribution. We discuss the analogy between this power-law distribution and the Kolmogorov spectrum in hydrodynamic turbulence. We then discuss the parameter constraints on PTR theory and the applicability of the theory to astrophysical systems, such as galactic nuclei, pulsars, collapsing protostars, and solar flares.

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