Mészáros formula

Mészáros formula describes how high-energy gamma rays are produced when ultra-relativistic electrons travel through magnetic fields. It relates the energy loss rate of these electrons via synchrotron radiation to their energy and the magnetic field strength. Essentially, it provides a way to calculate the power emitted as electrons spiral around magnetic field lines, helping scientists understand radiation from astrophysical sources like pulsars or active galactic nuclei, where such processes are common. The formula is fundamental in high-energy astrophysics for modeling and interpreting the emission mechanisms of energetic cosmic phenomena.