A more accurate numerical scheme for diffusive shock acceleration

We present a more accurate numerical scheme for the calculation of diffusive shock acceleration of cosmic rays using stochastic differential equations. The accuracy of this scheme is demonstrated using a simple analytical flow profile that contains a shock of finite width and a varying diffusivity o...

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Main Authors: Achterberg, A, Schure, K
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2011