Electron-proton interaction in radio sources. Issue Volume 15:Issue S356(2019) (October 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Obini, Halima Ugomma
• Editors: Pović, Mirjana; Marziani, Paola; Masegosa, Josefa; Netzer, Hagai; Negu, Seblu H.; Tessema, Solomon B.
• Is Part Of: Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union. Volume 15:Issue S356(2019)
• Page Start: 409
• Page End: 409
• Publication Date: 2019-10
• Subjects: Electron-proton interaction, -- radio sources; Astronomy -- Congresses; Astronomy -- Periodicals; 520
• DOI: 10.1017/S1743921320003634
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1743-9213

Abstract

Abstract: A method of treating electron-proton interaction is presented. The energies involved in the interaction are estimated. Only elastic collisions are considered. The cross sections of the processes are not taken into account. Calculations are carried out in the centre of mass frame. Relevant quantities are transformed into the laboratory frame. Results indicate that the energy per collision gained by an electron ranges from 0.5 MeV to 0.6 MeV, under suitable conditions.