Discussion_Nonthermal

In this Wiki we will collect thoughts on the non-thermal content of galaxy clusters, such as turbulence, magnetic fields and cosmic rays.

I will try and find a suitable time to hold regular discussion meetings. One suggestion has been every Thursday at 10 am. Hallman: I second the time of 10 on thursday. Oh: 10 on Thurs is fine w/ me too. Though realize that we'll have the usual tea/lunch 11:30--1 p.m. and seminar from 3:30-5 p.m., so that day is pretty packed.

Please list your favourite topic of discussion below.

Marcus


 * Topics for discussion**


 * What is the effect of magnetic fields in galaxy clusters (MTI, HBI, overstabilities...)
 * What is the origin and effect of cosmic rays in galaxy clusters (Fermi-I/II, AGN, CR diffusion)
 * What do simulations and observations tell us about the nature of turbulence in galaxy clusters

Suggestions for tutorials from the turbulence workshop


 * MHD turbulence, turbulent dynamos
 * measurements of turbulence, turbulent spectra (how to measure it in stratified environments)?
 * subgrid models of turbulence
 * particle acceleration in turbulent plasmas (Fermi-I)

Some other stuff

[|White paper on Theory in the VO]

[|Presentation on Theory in the VO]

3/10/11 Discussion with Alex Lazarian Papers relevant to the discussion: Lazarian & Beresnyak (2006), MNRAS, 373, 1195 Brunetti & Lazarian (2011), arXiv:1011.1198

Presentation for Joint Session with Turbulence workshop
by Marcus Brüggen on 3/10/11