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Extragalactic Diffuse Cascade Emission as a Probe of Processes in Active Galactic Nuclei

Anna Vladimir Uryson1
  • 1 P.N. Lebedev Physical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia

Abstract

In this study, we discuss possible imprint of source characteristics on extragalactic diffuse cascade emission that is initiated by ultra-high energy cosmic rays propagating through the universe. The common opinion is that cosmic ray sources are active galactic nuclei. Based on cascade emission analyses we demonstrate that possibly a new subclass of cosmic ray sources exists, a particle flux from which on the Earth is small, however producing noticeable gamma-ray and neutrino emissions in the universe. We also estimate a fraction of active galactic nuclei with super-strong magnetic fields in their centers among those with common characteristics.

Space Science International
Volume 5 No. 1, 2024, 1-6

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3844/ajssp.2024.1.6

Submitted On: 25 November 2023 Published On: 25 February 2024

How to Cite: Uryson, A. V. (2024). Extragalactic Diffuse Cascade Emission as a Probe of Processes in Active Galactic Nuclei. Space Science International, 5(1), 1-6. https://doi.org/10.3844/ajssp.2024.1.6

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Keywords

  • Cosmic Rays
  • Gamma-Ray Emission
  • Active Galactic Nuclei
  • Supermassive Black Holes