CHANG-ES XXXIV: Magnetic Field Structure in Edge-On Galaxies Characterising large-scale magnetic fields in galactic halos
arXiv:2503.05461 · doi:10.1051/0004-6361/202452322
Abstract
Understanding galactic magnetic fields is essential for interpreting feedback processes in galaxies. Despite their importance, the exact structure of these fields, particularly in galactic halos, remains unclear. Accurate descriptions are crucial for understanding the interaction between star formation and halo magnetisation. By systematically analysing the polarisation patterns in halos of nearby galaxies, we aim to deepen the understanding of the interplay between galactic magnetic fields and star formation processes. We provide an analytical description of the observed X-shaped halos. Based on radio polarimetry data, we classify the polarisation patterns of a sample of edge-on galaxies, by using a newly introduced three-class system: disc dominated, small-scale, and X-shaped. We then fit X-shaped patterns to the polarisation data for galaxies classified as X-shaped and explore links between the polarisation patterns and other physical properties of these galaxies. The classification process shows that 11 out of 18 analysed galaxies display an X-shaped polarisation pattern. Galaxies classified as disc dominated seem less efficient at forming stars than expected for their stellar mass and rotate faster than galaxies with similarly sized HI-discs. X-shape modelling reveals that the polarisation patterns are best fitted by a constant-angle model, and we observe a correlation between the X-shape opening angle and star formation rate surface density indicating the interplay between the star formation in the disc and the magnetisation of the galactic halo. The analysis of polarisation patterns in nearby galaxies reveals that most exhibit an X-shaped configuration, indicating a common magnetic field structure in galactic halos. The introduced models capture the X-shaped morphology and reveal the link between the X-shape's opening angle and star formation rate surface density.
arXiv commentAccepted for publication in Astronomy & Astrophysics, section "4. Extragalactic astronomy"
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