The advent of large-scale Particle-In-Cell simulations makes it possible to study the turbulent energy cascade from first physical principles. I will show that particles are energised in large-scale current sheets where the magnetic field reconnects. Particles have a strong pitch angle anisotropy, i.e. their velocity is nearly aligned with the magnetic field. I will show that the anisotropy hardens the spectrum of the synchrotron radiation, and suppresses the synchrotron luminosity with respect to the inverse Compton luminosity. I will discuss the implications for the modelling of non-thermal radiation from astrophysical sources.
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Meeting ID: 857 3369 0318
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