scholarly journals The generation of magnetic fields by the Biermann battery and the interplay with the Weibel instability

2016 ◽  
Vol 23 (5) ◽  
pp. 056304 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. M. Schoeffler ◽  
N. F. Loureiro ◽  
R. A. Fonseca ◽  
L. O. Silva
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Fields ◽  
Weibel Instability ◽  
Biermann Battery

scholarly journals The generation of magnetic fields by the Weibel instability

2006 ◽  
Vol 327 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 443-447 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y. Fujita ◽  
T. N. Kato
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Fields ◽  
Weibel Instability

scholarly journals PARTICLE ACCELERATION, MAGNETIC FIELD GENERATION, AND ASSOCIATED EMISSION IN COLLISIONLESS RELATIVISTIC JETS

2008 ◽  
Vol 17 (10) ◽  
pp. 1761-1767 ◽  
Author(s):  
K.-I. NISHIKAWA ◽  
Y. MIZUNO ◽  
G. J. FISHMAN ◽  
P. HARDEE
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Magnetic Fields ◽  
Gamma Ray ◽  
Gamma Ray Bursts ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Spectral Structure ◽  
Relativistic Jets ◽  
Weibel Instability ◽  
Electron Positron ◽  
Jitter Radiation

Nonthermal radiation observed from astrophysical systems containing relativistic jets and shocks, e.g., active galactic nuclei (AGNs), gamma-ray bursts (GRBs), and galactic microquasar systems usually have power-law emission spectra. Recent PIC simulations using injected relativistic electron-ion (electron-positron) jets show that acceleration occurs within the downstream jet. Shock acceleration is an ubiquitous phenomenon in astrophysical plasmas. Plasma waves and their associated instabilities (e.g., the Buneman instability, other two-streaming instability, and the Weibel instability) created in the shocks are responsible for particle (electron, positron, and ion) acceleration. The simulation results show that the Weibel instability is responsible for generating and amplifying highly nonuniform, small-scale magnetic fields. These magnetic fields contribute to the electrons' transverse deflection behind the jet head. The "jitter" radiation from deflected electrons has different properties to synchrotron radiation which assumes a uniform magnetic field. This jitter radiation may be important to understanding the complex time evolution and/or spectral structure in gamma-ray bursts, relativistic jets, and supernova remnants.

Evolution of filaments and associated magnetic fields produced by the Weibel Instability in two counterstreaming laser plasmas

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (6) ◽  
pp. 062123
Author(s):  
Hui-Ya Liu ◽  
Quan-Li Dong ◽  
Sheng-Zhe Ji ◽  
Ning Kang ◽  
Shen-Lei Zhou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Fields ◽  
Weibel Instability ◽  
Laser Plasmas

Initial Galactic Magnetic Fields and the Biermann Battery Mechanism

2021 ◽  
Vol 65 (9) ◽  
pp. 715-722
Author(s):  
E. A. Mikhailov ◽  
R. R. Andreasyan
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Fields ◽  
Galactic Magnetic Fields ◽  
Biermann Battery

scholarly journals Weibel instability by ultraintense laser pulses

1999 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 515-518 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. OKADA ◽  
I. SAJIKI ◽  
K. SATOU
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Fields ◽  
Velocity Distribution ◽  
Electromagnetic Waves ◽  
Laser Pulses ◽  
Electron Velocity ◽  
Electron Velocity Distribution ◽  
Loss Mechanism ◽  
Weibel Instability ◽  
Particle In Cell ◽  
Underdense Plasmas

Particle-in-cell (PIC) simulations show that an anisotropic electron velocity distribution is demonstrated by ultraintense laser pulses in underdense plasmas. Recently, it is reported that the anisotropy has been experimentally demonstrated in laser-produced plasmas. It is also pointed out that gigagauss magnetic fields are generated by ultraintense laser pulses. We have already published that the Weibel-type electromagnetic instabilities can be theoretically excited by electrons in a velocity distribution with anisotropic temperature. If these electromagnetic waves are excited, the target may have a possibility not only to give rise to a new type of energy loss mechanism but also to influence the implosion characteristics. In this work, we present PIC simulation of the interaction of ultraintense laser pulses with plasmas. Intense self-generated magnetic fields is produced by the mechanism of Weibel instability in underdense plasmas.

scholarly journals Magnetogenesis around the first galaxies: the impact of different field seeding processes on galaxy formation

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Enrico Garaldi ◽  
Rüdiger Pakmor ◽  
Volker Springel
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Fields ◽  
Galaxy Formation ◽  
Ad Hoc ◽  
High Redshift ◽  
Ionization Fronts ◽  
Seed Field ◽  
Biermann Battery ◽  
First Galaxies ◽  
High Redshift Universe ◽  
The Impact

Abstract We study the evolution of magnetic fields generated by charge segregation ahead of ionization fronts during the Epoch of Reionization, and their effects on galaxy formation. We compare this magnetic seeding process with the Biermann battery, injection from supernovae, and an imposed seed field at redshift z ≳ 127. Using a suite of self-consistent cosmological and zoom-in simulations based on the Auriga galaxy-formation model, we determine that all mechanisms produce galactic magnetic fields that equally affect galaxy formation, and are nearly indistinguishable at z ≲ 1.5. The former is compatible with observed values, while the latter is correlated with the gas metallicity below a seed-dependent redshift. Low-density gas and haloes below a seed-dependent mass threshold retain memory of the initial magnetic field. We produce synthetic Faraday rotation measure maps, showing that they have the potential to constrain the seeding process, although current observations are not yet sensitive enough. Our results imply that the ad-hoc assumption of a primordial seed field – widely used in galaxy formation simulations but of uncertain physical origin – can be replaced by physically-motivated mechanisms for magnetogenesis with negligible impact on galactic properties. Additionally, magnetic fields generated ahead of ionization fronts appear very similar but weaker than those produced by the Biermann battery. Hence, in a realistic scenario where both mechanisms are active, the former will be negligible compared to the latter. Finally, our results highlight that the high-redshift Universe is a fruitful testing ground for our understanding of magnetic fields generation.

scholarly journals Biermann battery as a source of astrophysical magnetic fields

2021 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 127-131
Author(s):  
Evgeny A. Mikhailov ◽  
Ruben R. Andreasyan
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Magnetic Fields ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Radio Waves ◽  
Dynamo Mechanism ◽  
Alpha Effect ◽  
Biermann Battery ◽  
Annealing Method ◽  
Initial Magnetic Field

Abstract A large number of galaxies have large-scale magnetic fields which are usually measured by the Faraday rotation of radio waves. Their origin is usually connected with the dynamo mechanism which is based on differential rotation of the interstellar medium and alpha-effect characterizing the helicity of the small-scale motions. However, it is necessary to have initial magnetic field which cannot be generated by the dynamo. One of the possible mechanisms is connected with the Biermann battery which acts because of different masses of protons and electrons passing from the central object. They produce circular currents which induce the vertical magnetic field. As for this field we can obtain the integral equation which can be solved by simulated annealing method which is widely used in different branches of mathematics

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