Vacuum-polarization effects on Thomson cross sections in a magnetized plasma
Journal Article
·
· Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6770813
The effect of the polarization of the vacuum in magnetic fields not too far below B/sub c/ = m/sub e//sup 2/c/sup 3//eh = 4.4 x 10/sup 13/ G on the polarization and transport of the radiation in plasma is discussed, and found to be significant. The expressions for the cross sections of all radiative processes are altered thereby. We present a calculation of the Thomson cross section, in which inclusion of vacuum effects leads to well-marked departures from previously computed behavior. These effects should lead to possible observable consequenvrd in pulsars.
- Research Organization:
- Max-Planch-Institut fuer und Astrophysik, 8000 Muenchen 40, West Germany
- OSTI ID:
- 6770813
- Journal Information:
- Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 41:22; ISSN PRLTA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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