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Observations of the Non-Thermal X-ray Emission from the Galactic Supernova Remnant G347.3-0.5G347.3-0.5 (ALEX J1713.7-3946) is a member of the new class of shell-type Galactic supernova remnants (SNRs) that feature non-thermal components to their X-ray emission. We have analyzed the X-ray spectrum of this SNR over a broad energy range (0.5 to 30 key) using archived data from observations made with two satellites, the R6ntgensatellit (ROSA I) and the Advanced Satellite for Cosmology and Astrophysics (ASCA), along with data from our own observations made with the Rossi X-ray Timing Explorer (RXTE) Using a combination of the models EQUIL and SRCUT to fit thermal and non-thermal emission, respectively, from this SNR, we find evidence for a modest thermal component to G347.30.5's diffuse emission with a corresponding energy of kT approx. = 1.4 key. We also obtain an estimate of 70 Texas for the maximum energy of the cosmic-ray electrons that, have been accelerated by this SNR.
Document ID
20020039528
Acquisition Source
Goddard Space Flight Center
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Pannuti, Thomas G.
(Massachusetts Inst. of Tech. Cambridge, MA United States)
Allen, Glenn E.
(Massachusetts Inst. of Tech. Cambridge, MA United States)
Date Acquired
September 7, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 2002
Publication Information
Publication: Neutron Stars in Supernova Remnants
Volume: 9999
Subject Category
Space Radiation
Report/Patent Number
astro-ph/0112004
Report Number: astro-ph/0112004
Meeting Information
Meeting: ASP Conference
Country: Unknown
Start Date: January 1, 2002
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAG5-9237
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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