Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astrophysics
Scientific paper
2008-02-01
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astrophysics
4 pages, 4 figures, accepted for publication in ApJ Letters
Scientific paper
10.1086/587031
We present infrared observations of 3C 58 with the Spitzer Space Telescope and the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope. Using the IRAC camera, we have imaged the entire source resulting in clear detections of the nebula at 3.6 and 4.5 microns. The derived flux values are consistent with extrapolation of the X-ray spectrum to the infrared band, demonstrating that any cooling break in the synchrotron spectrum must occur near the soft X-ray band. We also detect the torus surrounding PSR J0205+6449, the 65 ms pulsar that powers 3C 58. The torus spectrum requires a break between the infrared and X-ray bands, and perhaps multiple breaks. This complex spectrum, which is an imprint of the particles injected into the nebula, has considerable consequences for the evolution of the broadband spectrum of 3C 58. We illustrate these effects and discuss the impact of these observations on the modeling of broadband spectra of pulsar wind nebulae.
Gaensler Bryan M.
Helfand David J.
Lemiere Anne
Reynolds Stephen P.
Slane Pat
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