New constraints on the magnetization of the cosmic web using LOFAR Faraday rotation observations

New constraints on the magnetization of the cosmic web using LOFAR Faraday rotation observations
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使用 LOFAR 法拉第旋转观测对宇宙网磁化强度的新约束

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10.1093/mnras/staa1395
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发表时间:
2020
影响因子:
4.8
通讯作者:
O’Sullivan
O’Sullivan
中科院分区:
物理与天体物理2区
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