The Origin of the Most Energetic Galactic Cosmic Rays: Supernova Explosions into Massive Star Plasma Winds

摘要: We propose that the high energy Cosmic Ray particles up to upturn commonly called ankle, from around spectral turn-down knee, mostly come Blue Supergiant star explosions. At upturn, i.e., Rays probably switch another source class, most likely extragalactic sources. To show this we recently compiled a set of Radio Supernova data where compute magnetic field, shock speed and radius. This list included both Red explosions; same field strength for these two classes stars despite very different wind densities velocities. Using particle acceleration theory at shocks, those numbers can be transformed into characteristic ankle knee energies. Without adjusting any free parameters observed energies are directly indicated by supernova data. In next step in argument, use Remnant starburst galaxy M82. apply analysis explosions: The will race their outer edge with is follow over several orders magnitude B ( r ) × ∼ c o n s t . , fact such stellar explosions our Galaxy, other galaxies including ∼0.1 out about 10 16 cm radius plasma wind. run through entire region full all way wind-shell, which order parsec scale compare identify spectrum galaxies, M82 Galaxy each other; suggest how provide across range. ISS-CREAM (Cosmic Energetics Mass Experiment International Space Station) mission test cosmic ray concept reasonably well grounded independent radio sets. developing understanding obtain future more accurate near unstable isotopes nuclei probe “piston” driving explosion. plan incorporate physics budding black hole forming stars.