Magnetic Fields in Clusters of Galaxies
Abstract
A brief overview about our knowledge on galaxy cluster magnetic fields is provided. Emphasize is given to the mutual dependence of our knowledge on relativistic particles in galaxy clusters and the magnetic field strength. Furthermore, we describe efforts to measure magnetic field strengths, characteristic length-scales, and power-spectra with reliable accuracy. An interpretation of these results in terms of non-helical dynamo theory is given. If this interpretation turns out to be correct, the understanding of cluster magnetic fields is directly connected to our understanding of intra-cluster turbulence.
- Publication:
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The Magnetized Plasma in Galaxy Evolution
- Pub Date:
- June 2005
- DOI:
- arXiv:
- arXiv:astro-ph/0501338
- Bibcode:
- 2005mpge.conf..231E
- Keywords:
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- Astrophysics
- E-Print:
- to appear in "Magnetized plasma in galaxy evolution", 8 pages, 2 figures