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Nonthermal Radiation from Supernova Remnant Shocks

  • Kang, Hyesung
    • Journal of Astronomy and Space Sciences
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    • v.30 no.3
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    • pp.133-140
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    • 2013
  • Most of high energy cosmic rays (CRs) are thought to be produced by diffusive shock acceleration (DSA) at supernova remnants (SNRs) within the Galaxy. Fortunately, nonthermal emissions from CR protons and electrons can provide direct observational evidence for such a model and place strong constraints on the complex nonlinear plasma processes in DSA theory. In this study we calculate the energy spectra of CR protons and electrons in Type Ia SNRs, using time-dependent DSA simulations that incorporate phenomenological models for some wave-particle interactions. We demonstrate that the time-dependent evolution of the self-amplified magnetic fields, Alfv$\acute{e}$nic drift, and escape of the highest energy particles affect the energy spectra of accelerated protons and electrons, and so resulting nonthermal radiation spectrum. Especially, the spectral cutoffs in X-ray and ${\gamma}$-ray emission spectra are regulated by the evolution of the highest energy particles, which are injected at the early phase of SNRs. Thus detailed understandings of nonlinear wave-particle interactions and time-dependent DSA simulations of SNRs are crucial in testing the SNR hypothesis for the origin of Galactic cosmic rays.

High Energy Observational Investigations of Supernova Remnants and their Interactions with Surroundings

  • Hui, Chung-Yue
    • Journal of Astronomy and Space Sciences
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    • v.30 no.3
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    • pp.127-132
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    • 2013
  • Here we review the effort of Fermi Asian Network (FAN) in exploring the supernova remnants (SNRs) with state-of-art high energy observatories, including Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope and Chandra X-ray Observatory, in the period of 2011- 2012. Utilizing the data from Fermi LAT, we have discovered the GeV emission at the position of the Galactic SNR Kes 17 which provides evidence for the hadronic acceleration. Our study also sheds light on the propagation of cosmic rays from their acceleration site to the intersteller medium. We have also launched an identification campaign of SNR candidates in the Milky Way, in which a new SNR G308.3-1.4 have been uncovered with our Chandra observation. Apart from the remnant, we have also discovered an associated compact object at its center. The multiwavelength properties of this X-ray source suggest it can possibly be the compact binary that survived a supernova explosion.

An Adaptive Beam Tracing for Visual Simulation of Ray Propagation in Wireless Communications Systems

  • Makino, Mitsunori;Xiaoyi, Cao;Shirai, Hiroshi;Shinoda, Shoji;Kawakita, Kenji
    • Proceedings of the IEEK Conference
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    • 2002.07a
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    • pp.54-57
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    • 2002
  • In this paper, an adaptive beam tracing method with revised subdivision technique is proposed, in which the beam is generated by a set of three rays. According to reflection and/or refraction of the rays on the buildings and/or ground, additional rays are generated adaptively and the beam is subdivided efficiently and automatically. After generation of the set of beams, we transform the electromagnetic wave propagation data into volume data. Then one can visualize the data of propagation with reflection, refraction and interaction in full three dimensional space at any viewpoint by the so-called ray casting algorithm, which is one of the most useful methods in compute. graphics(CG).

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THE ACCELERATION AND TRANSPORT OF COSMIC RAYS WITH HELIOSPHERIC EXAMPLES

  • JOKIPII J. R.
    • Journal of The Korean Astronomical Society
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    • v.37 no.5
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    • pp.399-404
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    • 2004
  • Cosmic rays are ubiquitous in space, and are apparently present wherever the matter density is small enough that they are not removed by collisions with ambient particles. The essential similarity of their energy spectra in many different regions places significant general constraints on the mechanisms for their acceleration and confinement. Diffusive shock acceleration is at present the most successful acceleration mechanism proposed, and, together with transport in Kolmogorov turbulence, can account for the universal specta. In comparison to shock acceleration, statistical acceleration, invoked in many situations, has significant disadvantages. The basic physics of acceleration and transport are discussed, and examples shown where it apparently works very well. However, there are now well-established situations where diffusive shock acceleration cannot be the accelerator. This problem will be discussed and possible acceleration mechanism evaluated. Statistical acceleration in these places is possible. In addition, a new mechanism, called diffusive compression acceleration, will be discussed and shown to be an attractive candidate. It has similarities with both statistical acceleration and shock acceleration.

ULTRA HIGH ENERGY COSMIC RAYS AND CLUSTERS

  • JONES T. W.
    • Journal of The Korean Astronomical Society
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    • v.37 no.5
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    • pp.421-426
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    • 2004
  • I briefly review the current theoretical status of the origins of ultrahigh energy cosmic rays with special emphasis on models associated with galaxy clusters. Some basic constraints on models are laid out, including those that apply both to so-called 'top-down' and 'bottom-up' models. The origins of these UHECRs remain an enigma; no model stands out as a clear favorite. Large scale structure formation shocks, while very attractive conceptually in this context, are unlikely to be able to accelerate particles to energies much above $10^{18}eV$. Terminal shocks in relativistic AGN jets seem to be more viable candidates physically, but suffer from their rarity in the local universe. Several other, representative, models are outlined for comparison.

COSMIC RAY ACCELERATION DURING LARGE SCALE STRUCTURE FORMATION

  • BLASI PASQUALE
    • Journal of The Korean Astronomical Society
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    • v.37 no.5
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    • pp.483-491
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    • 2004
  • Clusters of galaxies are storage rooms of cosmic rays. They confine the hadronic component of cosmic rays over cosmological time scales due to diffusion, and the electron component due to energy losses. Hadronic cosmic rays can be accelerated during the process of structure formation, because of the supersonic motion of gas in the potential wells created by dark matter. At the shock waves that result from this motion, charged particles can be energized through the first order Fermi process. After discussing the most important evidences for non-thermal phenomena in large scale structures, we describe in some detail the main issues related to the acceleration of particles at these shock waves, emphasizing the possible role of the dynamical backreaction of the accelerated particles on the plasmas involved.

A Study on the Daylighting Control Method in a Storage Room (장경각의 일조환경 평가에 관한 연구)

  • Lee, Soo-Min
    • Journal of The Korean Digital Architecture Interior Association
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    • v.12 no.1
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    • pp.45-51
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    • 2012
  • To see sunlight condition around in storage room, this study analyzers the scope both of sunlight and of the shade of sun into upper and lower window according to seasons. For this, this study investigates sun's seasonal changes, its effect of sunlight and notes antinomic conditions for ventilation and draft performance. In this, Architects of Jangkyunggak tride to block discoloration and fading due to ultraviolet rays and visible rays and block deterioration drying of the surface of Kyung-Pan due to infrared rays by oppressing sunlight flowing by means of narrowing the area of the upper window at front face that has a direct influence of Pan-Ga to avoid the exposure to direct sunlight.

Diffusion of Cosmic Rays in a Multiphase Interstellar Medium Shocked by a Supernova Remnant Blast Wave

  • Roh, Soonyoung;Inutsuka, Shu-ichiro;Inoue, Tsuyoshi
    • The Bulletin of The Korean Astronomical Society
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    • v.40 no.2
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    • pp.38.1-38.1
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    • 2015
  • Supernova remnants (SNRs) are one of the most energetic astrophysical events and are thought to be the dominant source of Galactic cosmic rays (CRs). A recent report on observations of gamma rays from the vicinity of SNRs have shown strong evidence that Galactic CR protons are accelerated by the shock waves of the SNRs. The actual gamma-ray emission from pion decay should depend on the diffusion of CRs in the interstellar medium. In order to quantitatively analyze the diffusion of high-energy CRs from acceleration sites, we have performed test particle numerical simulations of CR protons using a three-dimensional magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) simulation of an interstellar medium swept-up by a blast wave. We analyse the CRs diffusion at a length scale of order a few pc, and show the Richtmeyer-Meshkov instability can provide enough turbulence downstream of the shock to make the diffusion coefficient close to the Bohm level for energy larger than 30 TeV for a realistic interstellar medium.

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A Study on Measurement of the Half Value Layer in Diagnostic X-ray (진단용(診斷用) X선(線)의 반가층(半價層)에 관(關)한 연구(硏究))

  • Ko, Shin-Gwan
    • Journal of radiological science and technology
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    • v.7 no.1
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    • pp.53-66
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    • 1984
  • The quality of continuous x-ray beam depends upon the half value layer which varies according to the geometric conditions, the filtration thickness, and the amount of accelerated voltage (KVP). Experiments were conducted on the amount of electric energy that was changed to x-ray energy, and on the relationship between KVp and the intensity of x-rays. The results were as follows: 1. The amount of x-rays were not equal under the condition of the same exposure factor. 2. The intensity of x-rays was attenuated by an exponential function the geometric conditions were "good" and it was not when they were "poor". 3. The thicker the total filtration substance was and the higher the KVp was, the bigger the amount of x-ray energy was. 4. The homogeneity of medium energy x-ray was the best, when the total filtration substance was 3.9mm A1. 5. The mean energy of continuous x-ray was about 45% of KVp.

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Influence of X-ray Tube Voltage and Object on X-ray Quality and Dose (X선촬영에 있어서 관전압과 피사체가 선질 및 선량에 미치는 영향의 실험)

  • Huh, Joon;Kim, Chang-Kyun;Kang, Hong-Seok;Kim, Chung-Min
    • Journal of radiological science and technology
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    • v.7 no.1
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    • pp.41-46
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    • 1984
  • Authors investigated an influence of x-ray tube voltage on x-ray quality and dose with using objects of various thickness, and obtained the results as follows: 1. Radiographic effects were influenced by tube voltages and objects. 2. Dose decrement rates hade more influence upon primary-rays than total x-rays at lower tube voltages. 3. The quality of transmitted x-rays was affected by tube voltages and thickness of objects. 4. Scattered-ray contents were proportional to tube voltages with using grid.

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