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diff --git a/fg21sim/extragalactic/clusters/halo.py b/fg21sim/extragalactic/clusters/halo.py
index 273a611..2b2b719 100644
--- a/fg21sim/extragalactic/clusters/halo.py
+++ b/fg21sim/extragalactic/clusters/halo.py
@@ -197,9 +197,11 @@ class RadioHalo:
def time_turbulence(self, t=None):
"""
- The duration that the merger-induced turbulence persists, which
- is used to approximate the lasting time of the effective turbulence
- acceleration.
+ The duration that the compressive turbulence persists, which is
+ estimated as:
+ τ_turb ≅ L / v_impact = 2*R_turb / v_impact.
+ During this period, the merger-induced turbulence is regarded
+ to accelerate the relativistic electrons effectively.
Unit: [Gyr]
"""
@@ -207,8 +209,11 @@ class RadioHalo:
mass_main = self.mass_main(t=t_merger)
mass_sub = self.mass_sub(t=t_merger)
z_merger = COSMO.redshift(t_merger)
- return helper.time_turbulence(mass_main, mass_sub, z=z_merger,
- configs=self.configs)
+ vi = helper.velocity_impact(mass_main, mass_sub, z_merger) # [km/s]
+ distance = 2 * self.injection_radius
+ uconv = AUC.kpc2km * AUC.s2Gyr # [s kpc/km] => [Gyr]
+ time = uconv * distance / vi # [Gyr]
+ return time
def mach_turbulence(self, t=None):
"""