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The electron spectra in the synchrotron nebula of the supernova remnant G 29.7-0.3EXOSAT results obtained with the imaging instrument (CMA) and the medium energy proportional counters (ME) are discussed. Assuming that the featureless power-law spectrum obtained in the 2 to 10 keV range is synchrotron radiation from relativistic electrons, one derives constraints on magnetic field strength and age of the nebula. The energy spectra of the electrons responsible for the emission in the radio and X-ray ranges are discussed. The great similarity of the physical properties of G 29.7-0.3 and of three synchrotron nebulae containing a compact object observed to pulse in X-rays makes G 29.7 - 0.3 a very promising candidate for further search for pulsed emission. Further observations at infrared wavelengths might reveal the break(s) in the emitted spectrum expected from the radio and X-ray power-law indices and give us more information on the production of the electron populations responsible for the emission of the nebula.
Document ID
19850025796
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Koch-Miramond, L.
(Commissariat a l'Energie Atomique Saclay, France)
Rocchia, R.
(Commissariat a l'Energie Atomique Saclay, France)
Jansen, F. A.
(Leiden Univ. Davis, United States)
Braun, R.
(Leiden Univ.)
Becker, R. H.
(California Univ.)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
August 1, 1985
Publication Information
Publication: 19th Intern. Cosmic Ray Conf - Vol. 2
Subject Category
Space Radiation
Report/Patent Number
OG-6.2-10
Accession Number
85N34109
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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