The dynamical impact of cosmic rays in the Rhea magnetohydrodynamic simulations

This study explores the dynamical impact of cosmic rays (CRs) in Milky Way-like galaxies using the Rhea simulation suite. Cosmic rays, with their substantial energy density, influence the interstellar medium (ISM) by supporting galactic winds, modulating star formation, and shaping ISM energetics. T...

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Main Authors: Kjellgren, Karin (Author) , Girichidis, Philipp (Author) , Göller, Junia (Author) , Brucy, Noé (Author) , Klessen, Ralf S. (Author) , Tress, Robin G. (Author) , Soler, Juan D. (Author) , Pfrommer, Christoph (Author) , Werhahn, Maria (Author) , Glover, Simon (Author) , Smith, Rowan (Author) , Testi, Leonardo (Author) , Molinari, Sergio (Author)
Format: Article (Journal)
Language:English
Published: August 2025
In: Astronomy and astrophysics
Year: 2025, Volume: 700, Pages: 1-22
ISSN:1432-0746
DOI:10.1051/0004-6361/202553754
Online Access:Verlag, kostenfrei, Volltext: https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361/202553754
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Author Notes:Karin Kjellgren, Philipp Girichidis, Junia Göller, Noé Brucy, Ralf S. Klessen, Robin G. Tress, Juan D. Soler, Christoph Pfrommer, Maria Werhahn, Simon C.O. Glover, Rowan Smith, Leonardo Testi, and Sergio Molinari

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