The origin of galactic magnetic fields |
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Authors: | Martin Beech |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Astronomy, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada |
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Abstract: | In this article it is argued that galactic magnetic fields are generated in the earliest moments of galaxy collapse. Our model proposes that provided, even if only briefly, a supermassive star is formed early on in the galaxy formation process, this star can produce a strong centrally localized magnetic field which may act as the seed field from which a galactic field can grow. In order to substantiate this model, detailed numerical calculations will be required. |
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