Pulsar-like emission from the supernova remnant CTB 80

Journal Article · Sat Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 1987 · Astrophys. J.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1086/184963· OSTI ID:5831393

Strom, R G

A compact radio source has been found immersed in the flat-spectrum central component of the peculiar supernova remnant CTB 80. The object's apparent steep radio spectrum, moderate degree of polarization, and near-coincidence with an unresolved X-ray source are consistent with a pulsar/neutron star which provides energy to power the flat-spectrum component. Its eccentric location and other evidence suggest a fast-moving object interacting with its environment. The morphology of the surrounding emission which resembles a wisp near the center of the Crab Nebula provides clues to particle acceleration near the neutron star. 30 references.

• Research Organization: Stichting Radiostraling van Zon en Melkweg, Dwingeloo, Netherlands
• OSTI ID: 5831393
• Journal Information: Astrophys. J.; (United States), Journal Name: Astrophys. J.; (United States) Vol. 319; ISSN ASJOA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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640102* -- Astrophysics & Cosmology-- Stars & Quasi-Stellar
Radio & X-Ray Sources
71 CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS
GENERAL PHYSICS
ACCELERATION
ATMOSPHERES
COSMIC RADIO SOURCES
COSMIC RAY SOURCES
COSMIC X-RAY SOURCES
ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION
MORPHOLOGY
NEUTRON STARS
POLARIZATION
PULSARS
RADIATIONS
RADIOWAVE RADIATION
STARS
STELLAR ATMOSPHERES
STELLAR CORONAE
SUPERNOVA REMNANTS