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MDPI, Galaxies, 4(6), p. 121, 2018

DOI: 10.3390/galaxies6040121

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Combining Faraday Tomography and Wavelet Analysis

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Abstract

We present a concept for using long-wavelength broadband radio continuum observations of spiral galaxies to isolate magnetic structures that were only previously accessible from short-wavelength observations. The approach is based on combining the RM Synthesis technique with the 2D continuous wavelet transform. Wavelet analysis helps to isolate and recognize small-scale structures which are produced by Faraday dispersion. We find that these structures can trace galactic magnetic arms as illustrated by the case of the galaxy NGC 6946 observed at λ = 17 − 22 cm. We support this interpretation through the analysis of a synthetic observation obtained using a realistic model of a galactic magnetic field.

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