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Magnetic fields in clusters of galaxies

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posted on 2023-05-16, 16:42 authored by Feretti, L, Johnston-Hollitt, M
An important area of study of cosmic magnetic fields is on the largest scales, those of clusters of galaxies. In the last decade it has become clear that the intra-cluster medium in clusters of galaxies is magnetized and that magnetic fields play a critical role in the cluster formation and evolution. The observational evidence for the existence of cluster magnetic fields is obtained by the diffuse cluster-wide synchrotron radio emission and from rotation measure studies of extragalactic radio sources located within or behind the clusters. A significant breakthrough in the knowledge of the cluster magnetic fields will be reached through the SKA, owing to its capabilities, in particular the deep sensitivity and the polarization purity. © 2004 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

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Publication title

New Astronomy Reviews

Volume

48

Issue

11-12

Pagination

1145-1150

ISSN

1387-6473

Department/School

School of Natural Sciences

Publisher

Elsevier

Place of publication

The Netherlands

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  • Restricted

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Expanding knowledge in the physical sciences

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