Constraints on the magnetic fields in galaxies implied by the infrared-to-radio correlationA physical model is proposed for understanding the tight correlation between far-IR and nonthermal radio luminosities in star-forming galaxies. The approach suggests that the only constraint implied by the correlation is a universal relation whereby magnetic field strength scales with gas density to a power beta between 1/3 and 2/3, inclusive.
Document ID
19910062038
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Helou, George (California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Bicay, M. D. (California Institute of Technology Pasadena, United States)