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Cold Fronts in Clusters of Galaxies: Observations and ModelingMergers of galaxy clusters -- some of the most energetic events in the Universe -- produce disturbances in hot intracluster medium, such as shocks and cold fronts, that can be used as tools to study the physics of galaxy clusters. Cold fronts may constrain viscosity and the structure and strength of the cluster magnetic fields. Combined with radio data, these observations also shed light on the production of ultrarelativistic particles that are known to coexist with the cluster thermal plasma. This talk will summarize the current X-ray observations of cluster mergers, as well as some recent radio data and high resolution hydrodynamic simulations.
Document ID
20120015868
Acquisition Source
Goddard Space Flight Center
Document Type
Abstract
Authors
Markevitch, Maxim (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Date Acquired
August 26, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 2012
Subject Category
Astronomy
Report/Patent Number
GSFC.ABS.7217.2012
Report Number: GSFC.ABS.7217.2012
Meeting Information
Meeting: X-ray Astronomy: Towards the Next 50 Yeras
Location: Milan
Country: Italy
Start Date: October 1, 2012
End Date: October 5, 2012
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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