On a possible mechanism for the magnetic field generation in the crab nebula

Authors
Machabeli, GZ Nanobashvili, IS Tendler, M
Citation
Gz. Machabeli et al., On a possible mechanism for the magnetic field generation in the crab nebula, PHYS SCR, 60(6), 1999, pp. 601-605
Citations number
30
Categorie Soggetti
Physics
Journal title
PHYSICA SCRIPTA
ISSN journal
02811847 → ACNP
Volume
60
Issue
6
Year of publication
1999
Pages
601 - 605
Database
ISI
SICI code
0281-1847(199912)60:6<601:OAPMFT>2.0.ZU;2-2
Abstract
A new plasma mechanism for the magnetic field generation in the Crab Nebula is put forward. The mechanism is based upon the development of a two-strea m instability resulting from the supernova explosion which took place in 10 54 and led to the formation of the Crab Nebula.