Excess Gamma Rays from the Loop i Supernova Remnant
Abstract
Evidence is presented for an excess of cosmic ray intensity within the Loop I supernova remnant, based on an interpretation of the observed distribution of γ-rays across the remnant and the column densities of the associated gas. A strong case can thus be made for the bulk of the cosmic radiation (E < 1011eV) being produced in the Galactic supernova remnants.
- Publication:
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19th International Cosmic Ray Conference (ICRC19), Volume 1
- Pub Date:
- August 1985
- Bibcode:
- 1985ICRC....1..342B
- Keywords:
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- Cosmic Gases;
- Cosmic Rays;
- Gamma Rays;
- Gas Density;
- North Polar Spur (Astronomy);
- Radiant Flux Density;
- Supernova Remnants;
- Carbon Monoxide;
- Cos-B Satellite;
- Hydrogen;
- Interstellar Matter;
- Molecular Gases;
- Sas-2;
- Space Radiation