Monte Carlo study of neutrino acceleration in supernova shocksThe first order Fermi acceleration mechanism of cosmic rays in shocks may be at work for neutrinos in supernova shocks when the latter are at densities greater than 10 to the 13th g/cu cm, at which the core material is opaque to neutrinos. A Monte Carlo approach to study this effect is employed, and the emerging neutrino power law spectra are presented. The increased energy acquired by the neutrinos may facilitate their detection in supernova explosions and provide information about the physics of collapse.
Document ID
19820039295
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Kazanas, D. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Ellison, D. C. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD; Catholic University of America, Washington, DC, United States)