Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astrophysics
Scientific paper
2000-01-26
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astrophysics
To appear in conference proceedings for "The Universe at Low Frequencies" IAU 199 ASP
Scientific paper
Low frequency observations at 330 and 74 MHz can provide new insights into supernova remnants (SNR). We can test theoretical predictions for spectral index variations. Nonlinear models of shock acceleration predict that the spectra from young SNR should be slightly concave rather than power laws -- flattening toward higher energies. However, few SNR are bright and compact enough to be studied at millimeter wavelengths, restricting studies to the small range from 6 to 20 cm (a factor of 1.7 in electron energies). Observations at 330 MHz increase the electron energy baseline to a factor of 4, while providing sensitivity to larger spatial scales that are resolved out by centimeter-wavelength interferometers. Such observations can also separate thermal from nonthermal emission and detect excess free-free absorption associated with cool gas in remnants. Wide field images also provide an efficient census of both thermal and nonthermal sources over a large region.
Borkowski Kazik J.
Dyer Kristy K.
Reynolds Stephen P.
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