Bremsstrahlung, which means 'braking radiation' in German, is the radiation produced when charged particles, such as electrons, are accelerated or decelerated in the presence of an electric field, often caused by interaction with atomic nuclei. This process is significant in various astrophysical contexts, particularly in the understanding of cosmic rays and how they interact with galactic magnetic fields, leading to energy loss and the production of secondary radiation.
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