# Magnetohydrodynamic Rebound Shocks of Supernovae

**Authors:** Yu-Qing Lou (1,2,3), Wei-Gang Wang (1), ((1) Tsinghua Center For, astrophysics, Tsinghua University, (2)The University of Chicago, (3) National, Astronomical Observatories, Chinese Academy of Science.)

arXiv: 0704.0223 · 2009-06-23

## TL;DR

This paper develops an MHD similarity rebound shock model for supernovae, linking core collapse to magnetic field evolution, and providing insights into magnetic field amplification and cosmic ray acceleration.

## Contribution

It introduces a novel MHD similarity shock model connecting core collapse to magnetic field evolution in supernovae.

## Key findings

- Magnetic field strength approaches a limiting ratio during shock evolution.
- Intense magnetic fields in remnants are due to core collapse and magnetic distribution.
- Model provides a basis for studying synchrotron emission and cosmic ray acceleration.

## Abstract

We construct magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) similarity rebound shocks joining `quasi-static' asymptotic solutions around the central degenerate core to explore an MHD model for the evolution of random magnetic field in supernova explosions. This provides a theoretical basis for further studying synchrotron diagnostics, MHD shock acceleration of cosmic rays, and the nature of intense magnetic field in compact objects. The magnetic field strength in space approaches a limiting ratio, that is comparable to the ratio of the ejecta mass driven out versus the progenitor mass, during this self-similar rebound MHD shock evolution. The intense magnetic field of the remnant compact star as compared to that of the progenitor star is mainly attributed to both the gravitational core collapse and the radial distribution of magnetic field.

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