Publications by authors named "Fabrizio Bocchino"
Article Synopsis
- The origin of cosmic rays remains a significant mystery in high-energy astrophysics, with supernova remnants being strong candidates for their production due to their powerful blast waves.
- Evidence is lacking that supernova remnants can efficiently convert their kinetic energy into cosmic rays; this study explores the relationship between shock energy and post-shock density in this context.
- By analyzing X-ray observations of the SN 1006 remnant and comparing results with models, the study concludes that SN 1006 is an effective source of cosmic rays, supporting the quasi-parallel acceleration mechanism.
