1307.2193 (Maxim Lyutikov)

I. Inverse Compton origin of pulsar γ-ray emission. II. Reconnection model of Crab flares    [PDF]

Maxim Lyutikov

I. There is growing evidence that pulsars' high energy emission is generated via Inverse Compton mechanism. II. The particles producing Crab flares, and possibly most of the Crab Nebula's high energy emission, are accelerated via reconnection events, and not at shock via Fermi mechanisms.

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