Electron energization dynamics in interaction of self-generated magnetic vortices in upstream of collisionless electron/ion shocks

Naseri, N.; Bochkarev, S. G.; Bychenkov, V. Y.; Khudik, V.; Shvets, G.

doi:10.1038/s41598-022-11163-2

Electron energization dynamics in interaction of self-generated magnetic vortices in upstream of collisionless electron/ion shocks

Journal Article · Thu May 05 00:00:00 EDT 2022 · Scientific Reports

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-11163-2· OSTI ID:1888827

Naseri, N.; Bochkarev, S. G.; Bychenkov, V. Y.; Khudik, V.; Shvets, G.

Abstract

Relativistic collisionless shocks are considered responsible for particle energization mechanisms leading to particle acceleration. While electron energization in shock front region of electron/ion collisionless shocks are the most studied, the mechanism of electron energization in interaction with self-generated magnetic vortices (MVs) in the upstream region is still unclear. We investigate electron energization mechanism in the upstream region of electron/ion relativistic collisionless shocks, using two dimensional particle-in-cell (PIC) simulations. We discuss mechanism of electron energization which takes place in the upstream region of the shock, where the counter stream particles interact with incoming flow. The energy gain of electrons happens during their interaction with evolving fields of self-generated magnetic vortices in this region. Three Fermi-like electron energization scenarios are discussed. Stochastic acceleration of electrons in interaction with fields of MV leads to anisotropic heating of fast electrons due to diffusion in the momentum space of electrons and, finally, synergetic effect of evolving fields of MVs leads to the formation of a power-law tail of supra-thermal particles.

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Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE

Grant/Contract Number:: NA0003879

OSTI ID:: 1888827

Journal Information:: Scientific Reports, Journal Name: Scientific Reports Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 12; ISSN 2045-2322

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Country of Publication:: United Kingdom

Language:: English

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