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== Model Description ==
== Model Description ==


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In close analogy with the axion quark nugget (AQN) mechanism for generating solar nano flares, an AQN falling through an opportunely complicated region in a NS’s magnetosphere may be able to produce sufficient magnetic energy to power FRBs. Shock waves caused by the infalling AQN would trigger magnetic reconnection, and produce a giant flare.


== Observational Constraints ==
== Observational Constraints ==


There is a maximum cut-off frequency at infra-red wavelengths, and thus counterparts with higher frequencies would invalidate the model.
There is a maximum cut-off frequency at infra-red wavelengths, and thus counterparts with higher frequencies would invalidate the model.

Revision as of 05:45, 10 October 2018





Summary Table
Category Progenitor Type Energy Mechanism Emission Mechanism Counterparts References Brief Comments
LF Radio HF Radio Microwave Terahertz Optical/IR X-rays Gamma-rays Gravitational Waves Neutrinos
Collision / Interaction Axion Quark Nuggest and NS Repeat Mag. reconnection Curv. Yes Possible Possible -- -- -- -- -- -- https://arxiv.org/pdf/1806.02352.pdf None

Definitions: LF Radio (3 MHz to 3 GHz); HF Radio (3 GHz to 30 GHz); Microwave (30 to 300 GHz)


Model Description

In close analogy with the axion quark nugget (AQN) mechanism for generating solar nano flares, an AQN falling through an opportunely complicated region in a NS’s magnetosphere may be able to produce sufficient magnetic energy to power FRBs. Shock waves caused by the infalling AQN would trigger magnetic reconnection, and produce a giant flare.

Observational Constraints

There is a maximum cut-off frequency at infra-red wavelengths, and thus counterparts with higher frequencies would invalidate the model.