X-Ray Counterparts to Neutron Star Bow Shocks

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Sep 2004

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Chandra Proposal ID #06500974

Computer Science

Chandra Proposal Id #06500974

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Bow shock nebulae detected in H-alpha represent uniquely well constrained systems where the neutron star relativistic wind can be studied. We propose observations of two optical neutron star bow shocks, in order to detect X-ray tails and quantify their orientation, extent and possibly their spectral properties. Additionally, we propose a deeper observation of PSR B1957+20, which has known X-ray emission confined by an outer bow shock, in order to determine spectral evolution along the tail and to model the system. These observations will constrain the energetics of the relativistic wind in a complete set of H-alpha neutron star bow shocks, and distinguish between models for their formation and evolution.

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