The document discusses the Widom-Larsen-Srivastava (W-L-S) theory, which explains the mechanisms of ultrahigh energy cosmic rays through many-body collective effects in magnetic flux tubes. It details calculations of center-of-mass acceleration energies in various astrophysical environments, like protoneutron stars and black holes, demonstrating how explosive events convert magnetic energy into particle kinetic energy. The findings suggest that these processes play a significant role in generating cosmic rays and understanding their sources and energy spectrum.
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