Test particle simulations of cosmic rays

• Published in: Astrophysics and space science Vol. 365; no. 8
• Main Author: Mertsch, Philipp
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Dordrecht Springer Netherlands 01.08.2020; Springer Nature B.V
• Subjects: Astrobiology; Astronomy; Astrophysics; Astrophysics and Astroparticles; Charged particles; Computer simulation; Cosmic ray models; Cosmic rays; Cosmology; Diffusion; Diffusion coefficient; Diffusion theory; Equations of motion; Magnetic fields; Mathematical models; Numerical simulations; Observations and Techniques; Particle interactions; Particles; Photons: ISM Physics Revisited; Physics; Physics and Astronomy; Plasma; Review Article; Simulation; Space Exploration and Astronautics; Space Sciences (including Extraterrestrial Physics; Turbulence; Wave-particle interactions; Cosmic ray transport; Cosmic ray theory; Computer simulations; Magnetic turbulence; Wave-particle interactions

Modelling of cosmic ray transport and interpretation of cosmic ray data ultimately rely on a solid understanding of the interactions of charged particles with turbulent magnetic fields. The paradigm over the last 50 years has been the so-called quasi-linear theory, despite some well-known issues. In...