This book presents a study of the young supernova remnant RX J1713.7-3946 in order to reveal the origin of cosmic rays in our galaxy. The study focuses on the X-ray and gamma radiation from the cosmic ray electrons and protons in the supernova remnant as well as the emission from the surrounding interstellar gas measured by the NANTEN2 4-m radio telescope at Nagoya University. The gamma rays show a good spatial correspondence with the interstellar gas, which for the first time provides strong evidence of the acceleration of cosmic ray protons. Additionally, the author determines that an interaction between the supernova shockwaves and interstellar gas, referred to as "shock-cloud interaction," promotes the efficient acceleration of cosmic ray electrons in the supernova remnant. The book reveals that the interstellar gas plays an essential role in producing the high-energy radiation and cosmic rays, offering vital new insights into the origin and behavior of galactic cosmic rays.
| ISBN: | 9784431556350 |
| Publication date: | 22nd November 2016 |
| Author: | Hidetoshi Sano |
| Publisher: | Springer an imprint of Springer Japan |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 134 pages |
| Series: | Springer Theses |
| Genres: |
Astrophysics Particle and high-energy physics |
This book presents a study of the young supernova remnant RX J1713.7-3946 in order to reveal the origin of cosmic rays in our galaxy. The study focuses on the X-ray and gamma radiation from the cosmic ray electrons and protons in the supernova remnant as well as the emission from the surrounding interstellar gas measured by the NANTEN2 4-m radio telescope at Nagoya University. The gamma rays show a good spatial correspondence with the interstellar gas, which for the first time provides strong evidence of the acceleration of cosmic ray protons. Additionally, the author determines that an interaction between the supernova shockwaves and interstellar gas, referred to as "shock-cloud interaction," promotes the efficient acceleration of cosmic ray electrons in the supernova remnant. The book reveals that the interstellar gas plays an essential role in producing the high-energy radiation and cosmic rays, offering vital new insights into the origin and behavior of galactic cosmic rays.
Shock-Cloud Interaction in RX J1713.7-3946 features in the following genres: Astrophysics, Particle and high-energy physics
Shock-Cloud Interaction in RX J1713.7-3946 is available in Hardback
Shock-Cloud Interaction in RX J1713.7-3946 was written by Hidetoshi Sano and published by Springer an imprint of Springer Japan
Shock-Cloud Interaction in RX J1713.7-3946 has 134 pages
Yes it is part of Springer Theses series