SUZAKU SPECTROSCOPY OF VELA SHRAPNEL B
- RIKEN - Institute of Physical and Chemical Research, 2-1 Hirosawa, Wako, Saitama 351-0198 (Japan)
We present the X-ray observation of Vela shrapnel B with the X-ray Imaging Spectrometer on board the Suzaku satellite. The shrapnel is one of several ejecta fragmentlike features protruding beyond the primary blast wave shock front of the Vela supernova remnant. The spectrum of shrapnel B is well represented by a single-temperature thin-thermal plasma in a nonequilibrium ionization state. The elemental abundances of O, Ne, and Mg are found to be significantly higher than the solar values, supporting that shrapnel B originates from supernova ejecta. The abundances of O, Ne, and Mg relative to Fe are enhanced above their solar values, while that of Si relative to Fe are at their solar values. This abundance pattern is similar to that in shrapnel D, except that the enhancements of the lighter elements are less prominent, suggesting more extensive mixing with the interstellar medium (ISM) in shrapnel B. The contribution of the ISM is considered to be larger at the trailing region, because the absolute abundances of some elements there are depleted relative to those at the shrapnel's head.
- OSTI ID:
- 21300690
- Journal Information:
- Astrophysical Journal, Vol. 696, Issue 2; Other Information: DOI: 10.1088/0004-637X/696/2/1548; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0004-637X
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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