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Pulsar and diffuse contributions to observed galactic gamma radiationThe first calculation of a gamma-ray production spectrum from pulsars in the Galaxy, along with a statistical analysis of data on 328 known radio pulsars, are presented. The implications of this point source contribution to the general interpretation of the observed galactic gamma-ray spectrum are indicated. The contributions from diffuse interstellar cosmic-ray induced production mechanisms are then re-examined, concluding that pulsars may be contributing significantly to the galactic gamma-ray emission.
Document ID
19810043820
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
External Source(s)
doi:10.1038/290316a0
Authors
Harding, A. K. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Stecker, F. W. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Laboratory for High Energy Astrophysics, Greenbelt, Md., United States)
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
March 26, 1981
Publication Information
Publication: Nature
Volume: 290
Subject Category
Astronomy
Accession Number
81A28224
Distribution Limits
Public
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