Seminar by Barbara Olmi
Zoom - December 17, 2021 - 15.00
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Title: Simulating relativistic plasmas in high energy astrophysics: the case of pulsar wind nebulae
Abstract: Pulsar wind nebulae are powered by the rotational energy lost by the
central compact star, emanated in the form of an highly magnetized,
relativistic and cold plasma. They are visible as bright non-thermal
sources at a broad range of energies, from radio to gamma-rays,
showing various morphologies and certain association with some of the
most intriguing features observed in high energy astrophysics in the
last years. Moreover pulsar wind nebulae are perfect places to look at for
investigating extreme processes: the physics of relativistic plasmas,
magnetic dissipation, particle acceleration in unfavourable
environments, charge separated leakage of high energy particles.
In this talk we will review state of the art relativistic MHD models
of these fascinating systems.
Slides
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