• 제목/요약/키워드: nonthermal radiation

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EFFECTS OF WAVE-PARTICLE INTERACTIONS ON DIFFUSIVE SHOCK ACCELERATION AT SUPERNOVA REMNANTS

  • Kang, Hyesung
    • 천문학회지
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    • 제46권1호
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    • pp.49-63
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    • 2013
  • Nonthermal radiation from supernova remnants (SNRs) provides observational evidence and constraints on the diffusive shock acceleration (DSA) hypothesis for the origins of Galactic cosmic rays (CRs). Recently it has been recognized that a variety of plasma wave-particle interactions operate at astrophysical shocks and the detailed outcomes of DSA are governed by their complex and nonlinear interrelationships. Here we calculate the energy spectra of CR protons and electrons accelerated at Type Ia SNRs, using time-dependent, DSA simulations with phenomenological models for magnetic field amplification due to CR streaming instabilities, Alf$\acute{e}$enic drift, and free escape boundary. We show that, if scattering centers drift with the Alf$\acute{e}$en speed in the amplified magnetic fields, the CR energy spectrum is steepened and the acceleration efficiency is significantly reduced at strong CR modified SNR shocks. Even with fast Afv$\acute{e}$nic drift, DSA can still be efficient enough to develop a substantial shock precursor due to CR pressure feedback and convert about 20-30% of the SN explosion energy into CRs. Since the high energy end of the CR proton spectrum is composed of the particles that are injected in the early stages, in order to predict nonthermal emissions, especially in X-ray and ${\gamma}-ray$ bands, it is important to follow the time dependent evolution of the shock dynamics, CR injection process, magnetic field amplification, and particle escape. Thus it is crucial to understand the details of these plasma interactions associated with collisionless shocks in successful modeling of nonlinear DSA.

$T_{b}$-$N_{HI}$ CORRELATION IN THE GALACTIC PLANE

  • Kim, Yong-Gi
    • Journal of Astronomy and Space Sciences
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    • 제17권1호
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    • pp.33-38
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    • 2000
  • Synchrotron emission at 408 MHz and HI column density have been used to find an evidence for the relationship between the Galactic magnetic field and the gas density. The observational data of the brightness temperature and HI column density, $T_b(408)\;and \;N_{HI}$, near the galactic plane between galactic longitudes $l=62^{circ}\;and\;l=250^{\circ}$ show a clear linear correlation of $T_b(408)=A(l,b)+B\;N_{HI}$, where A(l, b)is a background and forground radiation at the galactic coordinate. We found $(1.4{pm}0.3)10^{-21}$ for the slope B, which describes the strength of the syncrotron radiation from the HI cloud, and agrees with the value for the MIlky Way obtained by Beuermann et al. (1985). We conclude therefore that a well defined nonthermal corelates with the HI column density originating from this HI cloud.

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SOLAR MICROWAVE BURSTS AND ELECTRON KINETICS

  • LEE JEONGWOO;BONG SU-CHAN;YUN HONG SIK
    • 천문학회지
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    • 제36권spc1호
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    • pp.63-73
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    • 2003
  • Solar flares present a number of radiative characteristics indicative of kinetic processes of high energy particles. Proper understanding of the kinetic processes, however, relies on how well we can separate the acceleration from transport characteristics. In this paper, we discuss microwave and hard X-ray bursts as a powerful tool in investigating the acceleration and transport of high energy electrons. After a brief review of the studies devoted to the kinetic process of solar flare particles, we cast them into a simple formulation which allows us to handle the injection, trap, and precipitation of flare electrons self-consistently. The formulation is then taken as a basis for interpreting and analyzing a set of impulsive and gradual bursts occurred on 2001 April 6 observed with the Owens Valley Solar Array, and HXT/WBS onboard Yohkoh satellite. We quantify the acceleration, trap, and precipitation processes during each burst in terms of relevant time scales, and also determine ambient density and magnetic field. Our result suggests that it should be the acceleration property, in particular, electron pitch angle distribution, rather than the trap condition, that is mainly responsible for the distinctive properties of the impulsive and gradual flares.

Identification of the genes which related cold (low temperature) stress in Bombyx mori

  • Kang, Min-Uk;Choi, Kwang-Ho;Park, Kwan-Ho;Nho, Si-Kab
    • International Journal of Industrial Entomology and Biomaterials
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    • 제33권2호
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    • pp.102-107
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    • 2016
  • Stress may be defined as any modification of environmental parameters that leads to a response by biological organisms. Stresses that affect biolpgical structures may be nonthermal, such as ultraviolet radiation, pH, or salinity, or thermal. Temperture is one of the major stresses that all living organism face. The major effects of cold(low emperature) are decrease of membrane fluidity and the stabilization of secondary structures of RNA and DNA in the cells, which may effect the efficiency of translation, transcription, and DNA replication. In this study, we focus on discovering the genes that are expressed by the cold(low temperature) stress in the silkworm. In cold(low temperature) stress test, we found 100% survive from cold stress at $0^{\circ}C$ up to 12h and $-5^{\circ}C$ up to 2h, and then, survive rate was rapidly decrease in silkworm. Thereafter two whole genes have selected by SSH(Suppression subtractive hybridization). (GenBank accession : GQ149511, GQ338156)

3D SIMULATIONS OF RADIO GALAXY EVOLUTION IN CLUSTER MEDIA

  • O'NEILL SEAN M.;SHEARER PAUL;TREGILLIS IAN L.;JONES THOMAS W.;RYU DONGSU
    • 천문학회지
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    • 제37권5호
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    • pp.605-609
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    • 2004
  • We present a set of high-resolution 3D MHD simulations exploring the evolution of light, supersonic jets in cluster environments. We model sets of high- and low-Mach jets entering both uniform surroundings and King-type atmospheres and propagating distances more than 100 times the initial jet radius. Through complimentary analyses of synthetic observations and energy flow, we explore the detailed interactions between these jets and their environments. We find that jet cocoon morphology is strongly influenced by the structure of the ambient medium. Jets moving into uniform atmospheres have more pronounced backflow than their non-uniform counterparts, and this difference is clearly reflected by morphological differences in the synthetic observations. Additionally, synthetic observations illustrate differences in the appearances of terminal hotspots and the x-ray and radio correlations between the high- and low-Mach runs. Exploration of energy flow in these systems illustrates the general conversion of kinetic to thermal and magnetic energy in all of our simulations. Specifically, we examine conversion of energy type and the spatial transport of energy to the ambient medium. Determination of the evolution of the energy distribution in these objects will enhance our understanding of the role of AGN feedback in cluster environments.

GPS QUASARS AS SPECIAL BLAZARS

  • BAI J. M.;LEE MYUNG GYONG
    • 천문학회지
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    • 제38권2호
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    • pp.125-128
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    • 2005
  • In this paper, we argue that the gigahertz peaked spectrum (GPS) quasars are special blazars, blazars in dense and dusty gas enviornment. The ROSAT detection rate of GPS quasars is similar to that of flat spectrum radio quasars (FSRQs), suggesting that the relativistic jets in GPS quasars are oriented at small angle to the line of sight. Due to strong inverse Compton scattering off infrared photons from dense and dusty nuclear interstellar media in GPS quasars, most of them may have significant soft gamma-ray and X-ray emission, which is consistent with ASCA X-ray observations. Because Compton cooling in GPS quasars is stronger than that in FSRQs, synchrotron emission in GPS quasars may less dominate over thermal emission of the accretion disk and hot dust, hence most GPS quasars show low optical polarization and small variability, consistent with observations. We suggest that it is the significant radio emission of electron/positron pairs produced by the interaction of gamma-rays with the dense gas and dust grains in GPS quasars that makes GPS quasars show steep radio spectra, low radio polarization, and relatively faint VLBI/VLBA cores. Whether GPS quasars are special blazars can be tested by gamma-ray observations with GLAST in the near future, with the detection rate of GPS quasars being similar to that of FSRQs.

초기 초신성 잔해의 비열적 전파복사 : 약한 자기장 근사 (NONTHERMAL RADIO EMISSION FROM SNR IN THE PRE-SEDOV STAGE OF EVOLUTION : WEAK MAGNETIC APPROXIMATION)

  • 최승언;정현철
    • 천문학논총
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    • 제10권1호
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    • pp.15-30
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    • 1995
  • It has been recognized that the morphologies of the SNRs from the radio observation are "barrel shaped". To interpret the mechanism of the radiation and the physical state of the environments, we have analytically calculated the dynamical structure of the interacting region in the case where the ejectum has a steep power-law density profile($\rho{\sim}r^{-n}$) and the ambient medium has a shallow power-law density profile($\rho{\sim}r^{-s}$), assuming that the cosmic rays are isotropically accelerated in the shock wave and the magnetic fields are very weak. The calculated synchrotron radio maps show that the emission from the equator is intense and the emissions from the central and polar regions are less intense. Also the thicknesses of the shell are strongly dependent on s and weakly on n. The azimuthal intensity ratio $\alpha$ increases as the efficiency of the cosmic ray acceleration increases and s decreases. We compared the results with the morphology of the SNR A. D. 1006(type I SNR). It does agree with the case of s = 0, w = 0.3 - 0.5. This value for w is consistent with the results by Eichler(1979). It provides us the evidence of the cosmic ray acceleration in the shock wave.

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Health effects of electromagnetic fields on children

  • Moon, Jin-Hwa
    • Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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    • 제63권11호
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    • pp.422-428
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    • 2020
  • In today's world, most children are exposed to various manmade electromagnetic fields (EMFs). EMFs are electromagnetic waves less than 300 GHz. A developing child's brain is vulnerable to electromagnetic radiation; thus, their caregivers' concerns about the health effects of EMFs are increasing. EMF exposure is divided into 2 categories: extremely low frequencies (ELFs; 3-3,000 Hz), involving high-voltage transmission lines and in-house wiring; and radiofrequencies (RFs; 30 kHz to 300 GHz), involving mobile phones, smart devices, base stations, WiFi, and 5G technologies. The biological effects of EMFs on humans include stimulation, thermal, and nonthermal, the latter of which is the least known. Among the various health issues related to EMFs, the most important issue is human carcinogenicity. According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer's (IARC's) evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans, ELFs and RFs were evaluated as possible human carcinogens (Group 2B). However, the World Health Organization's (WHO's) view of EMFs remains undetermined. This article reviews the current knowledge of EMF exposure on humans, specifically children. EMF exposure sources, biological effects, current WHO and IARC opinions on carcinogenicity, and effects of EMF exposures on children will be discussed. As well-controlled EMF experiments in children are nearly impossible, scientific knowledge should be interpreted objectively. Precautionary approaches are recommended for children until the potential health effects of EMF are confirmed.

Microwave 조사에 의한 Listeria monocytogenes의 불활성에 관한 연구 (Thermal Inactivation of Listeria monocytogenes in Liquid Cultures during Microwave Radiation)

  • 이조윤;김종우;이강욱;배형철
    • 농업과학연구
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    • 제26권1호
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    • pp.50-57
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    • 1999
  • 본 시험은 L. monocytogenes KCTC 3443을 액체 배양한 후, 일반적인 열처리 및 마이크로파를 조사함으로써 가열효과에 의한 균의 불활성효과를 파악하는데 그 목적을 두었다. 2,450MHz, microwave oven을 통한 마이크로파의 온도 제어는 시료가 각각의 시험 설정 온도에 도달한 후 30분간 온도를 유지할 수 있도록 컴퓨터에 의해 제어되었으며, 온도의 편차는 ${\pm}1^{\circ}C$ 정도로 비교적 안정된 제어 효과를 보여주었다. 마이크로파 조사와 일반 가열처리 간의 균의 불활성효과를 비교한 시험에서는 55, 65, $75^{\circ}C$$85^{\circ}C$의 제어온도에서 거의 유사한 불활성도를 보여주었으며 이와같은 결과로 미루어 L. monocytogenes KCTC3443의 경우, 마이크로파 조사에 의한 비가 열 효과는 없는 것으로 보여진다. 아울러 공시균주인 L. monocytogenes KCTC3443는 $85^{\circ}C$의 30분간 가열에서도 약 $10^2{\sim}10^3cells/ml$의 균체가 생존하는 것으로 나타나 식품의 조리나 가열 후에도 2차 오염의 위험이 있는 병원성 균주로 주위가 요구된다.

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