A Systematic Analysis of the X-Ray Emission from the Supernova Remnant MSH 11-62 and Its Pulsar Wind Nebula
Abstract
We systematically analyzed the X-ray emission from the MSH 11-62 supernova remnant (SNR), which is located at a distance of between 7 and 10 kpc. In this SNR, there is a pulsar wind nebula that is constantly emitting charged particles into the surrounding remnant, and synchrotron radiation creates dense X-ray emission in this area. Using several observations conducted by the Chandra X-ray Telescope from the years 2013 and 2014, a clear image of the SNR structure was produced, and emission lines in several different areas of this SNR were analyzed. In addition, by spectral fitting with the vpshock model, the element abundance in those areas was further analyzed and a rough pattern of element distribution was eventually discovered.
- Publication:
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American Astronomical Society Meeting Abstracts
- Pub Date:
- January 2023
- Bibcode:
- 2023AAS...24130403X