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Merging galaxy clusters: probing magnetism and particle acceleration over cosmic time

In this thesis, I studied the origin and evolution of the non-thermal radiation in merging galaxy clusters.

Auteur
Di Gennaro, G.
Datum
08 juli 2021
Links
Thesis in Leiden Repository

In this thesis, I studied the origin and evolution of the non-thermal radiation in merging galaxy clusters. Cluster mergers are the among the most energetic events in the Universe. Part of this energy is released in turbulence and shock waves which can (re-)accelerate cosmic rays and amplify magnetic fields in the intra-cluster medium (ICM). The interaction of these results in large-scale synchrotron radiation, which is visible through radio observations. In addition, X-ray observations of the ICM were carried out to investigate the dynamical state of the clusters, and the properties of cluster shocks.

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