X-ray Observations of Supernovae with Swift

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The Swift observatory is uniquely suited to probe the early emission of supernovae (SNe) due to its fast response and large wavelength band coverage. We present a study of the early (days to weeks) X-ray and UV properties of eight type-Ia SNe which have been extensively observed with the X-Ray Telescope (XRT) and UV/Optical Telescope (UVOT) onboard Swift, ranging from 5-132 days after the outburst. The type-Ia SN 2005ke is detected in X-rays based on deep monitoring with the XRT ranging from 8 to 120 days after the outburst. The X-ray emission is likely due to the interaction of the SN shock with circumstellar material (CSM), deposited by a stellar wind from the progenitor's companion star. Evidence of CSM interaction in X-rays is independently confirmed by an excess of UV emission. The type-IIP SN 2006bp is detected in X-rays with Swift 1-12 days after the explosion. Since no other SN has been detected in X-rays at such an early age, we discuss the importance of inverse Compton-scattering of optical photons on relativistic electrons as possible origin of the X-ray emission.

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