26-30 October 2015
Asia/Tokyo timezone

Particle acceleration observed in gamma-rays

27 Oct 2015, 16:30
25m
Room 5.6 ()

Room 5.6

Oral presentation Gamma-ray Astrophysics Gamma-Ray Astrophysics

Speaker

Dr Rolf Buehler (DESY,)

Description

Gamma-rays give us a view on the acceleration some of the most energetic particles in the universe. These particles are usually thought to be accelerated in (relativistic) shocks. However, with the advances in Particle In Cell simulations over the past years it became clear that magnetic reconnection is also a compelling alternative. In this talk, I will discuss what gamma-ray observations can tell us about these two options. I will discuss this question for different gamma-ray source classes, as Supernova Remnants, Jets of Active Galactic Nuclei and Pulsar Wind Nebulae.

Primary author

Dr Rolf Buehler (DESY,)

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