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Compton scattering of electromagnetic radiation in pulsar magnetospheres

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We have considered the spontaneous Compton scattering of radiation in the magnetic field by both a single ultra-relativistic electron and a system of electrons with the power-law energy distribution. The degree of radiation anisotropy was assumed arbitrary. Parameters of the scattering-generated radiation for the entire range of post-scattering photon energies are given in the paper for all possible scattering modes.

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    Yu. P. Ochelkov & V. V. Usov

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Ochelkov, Y.P., Usov, V.V. Compton scattering of electromagnetic radiation in pulsar magnetospheres. Astrophys Space Sci 96, 55–81 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00661942

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