Spectral characteristics of the emerging X-rays from a possible pulsar in supernova 1987 A

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Neutron Stars, Pulsars, Stellar Spectra, Supernova 1987A, X Ray Astronomy, Astronomical Models, Monte Carlo Method, Stellar Envelopes

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Monte Carlo calculations of the emergence of X-rays and gamma rays from the envelope of SN 1987 A are reported. Assuming that there exists an X-ray emitting pulsar at the center, it is found that, if the pulsar is about as luminous as the present-day Crab, it may be possible to detect the breakout at about 20 months. The pulsar should emerge first in the 6-16-keV band covered by Ginga. About 6 months later it would appear in the 20-45-keV band of MIR-HEXE. Because the optical depth of the envelope at breakout is still substantial (about 4), pulses may not be detected straightaway. These conclusions are based on a simple homogeneous model for the envelope and do not depend on whether or not Co-56 is mixed into the outer layers.

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