Source of synchotron radiation causing galactic background noise

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Synchrotron radiation is produced when charged particles, such as electrons, are accelerated along curved paths, emitting electromagnetic radiation. In the context of the galactic center, the acceleration is primarily due to the gravitational influence of the supermassive black hole, which provides a constant source of electrons. The discussion clarifies that a magnetic field is not strictly necessary for synchrotron radiation to occur; any force causing acceleration, including gravitational forces, suffices.

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Hi guys,

I understand that in the Sun electrons are released upper chromosphere and corona which causes synchotron radiation when they spiral through its magnetic field, but how does it work in the galactic centre? Could anyone shed some light on this?

What I mean is what's the constant source of electrons and what's the magnetic field in question that these electrons are traveling through?

I can't seem to find anything substantial online!

Thanks :)
 
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Synchrotron radiation is the name given to the radiation which occurs when charged particles are accelerated in a curved path. Any charged particle (not just an electron) which moves in a curved path or is accelerated in a straight-line path will emit electromagnetic radiation. There does not need to be a magnetic field, any field that causes the particle to accelerate (ie the gravity of the black hole at the centre of the milky way) will produce synchrotron radiation.
 

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