Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astrophysics
Scientific paper
May 2000
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Highly Energetic Physical Processes and Mechanisms for Emission from Astrophysical Plasmas, Proceedings of IAU Symposium #195, h
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astrophysics
Scientific paper
X-ray observations over the past several years have led to the discovery of nonthermal X-ray emission arising in the shells of many young supernova remnants, including SN 1006, Cas A, and Tycho. This emission is thought to be synchrotron emission from electrons that have been shock accelerated to hundreds of TeV, and thus represents strong evidence that cosmic rays are accelerated in SNR shocks. The X-ray observations are corroborated by detection of TeV gamma rays from two of these remnants. A systematic investigation of young, shell-like remnants suggests that the nonthermal X-ray emission from shock-accelerated electrons is a common, if not ubiquitous, feature. We review the status of the X-ray observations and describe how they can be used to provide insight into the shock acceleration process.
Allen Glenn E.
Gotthelf Eric Van
Hwang Una
Keohane Jonathan W.
Petre Rob
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