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Total Authors: 2
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| Affiliation: | [1] Univ Sao Paulo, IAG, BR-05508900 Sao Paulo - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 1
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| Document type: | Journal article |
| Source: | Physics Letters B; v. 705, n. 4, p. 292-293, NOV 17 2011. |
| Web of Science Citations: | 6 |
| Abstract | |
The origin of magnetic fields in astrophysical objects is a challenging problem in astrophysics. Throughout the years, many scientists have suggested that non-minimal gravitational-electromagnetic coupling (NMGEC) could be the origin of the ubiquitous astrophysical magnetic fields. We investigate the possible origin of intense magnetic fields by NMGEC near rotating black holes, connected with quasars and gamma-ray bursts. Whereas these intense magnetic fields are difficult to explain astrophysically, we find that they are easily explained by NMGEC. (C) 2011 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. (AU) | |
| FAPESP's process: | 06/56213-9 - New physics from space: formation and evolution of structures in the universe |
| Grantee: | Claudia Lucia Mendes de Oliveira |
| Support Opportunities: | Research Projects - Thematic Grants |