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1.
P. N. Bhat P. V. Ramana Murthy P. R. Vishwanath 《Journal of Astrophysics and Astronomy》1988,9(3):155-160
Cygnus X-3, an X-ray binary with an orbital period 4.8 hr was seen to be emitting γ-rays with the same period at TeV energies
by several groups. In addition the Durham group (Chadwicket al. 1985) published their observations on the existence of a pulsar in the Cyg X-3 system, emitting TeV γ-rays with a periodicity
of approximately 12.6 ms. We observed this object during 1986 October-November and did not detect any pulsed emission of TeV
γ-rays in the range of periods from 12.5850 to 12.5967 ms. 相似文献
2.
Alice K. Harding Isabelle A. Grenier Peter L. Gonthier 《Astrophysics and Space Science》2007,309(1-4):221-230
Radio-quiet γ-ray pulsars like Geminga may account for a number of the unidentified EGRET sources in the Galaxy. The number of Geminga-like
pulsars is very sensitive to the geometry of both the γ-ray and radio beams. Recent studies of the shape and polarization of pulse profiles of young radio pulsars have provided
evidence that their radio emission originates in wide cone beams at altitudes that are a significant fraction (1–10%) of their
light cylinder radius. Such wide radio emission beams will be visible at a much larger range of observer angles than the narrow
core components thought to originate at lower altitude. Using 3D geometrical modeling that includes relativistic effects from
pulsar rotation, we study the visibility of such radio cone beams as well as that of the γ-ray beams predicted by slot gap and outer gap models. From the results of this study, one can obtain revised predictions
for the fraction of Geminga-like, radio quiet pulsars present in the γ-ray pulsar population.
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3.
Alberto Carramiñana 《Astrophysics and Space Science》2007,309(1-4):373-378
The Cygnus region of the Milky Way is prolific in star formation and presents extended diffuse γ-ray emission with a few γ-ray point sources. Among them is 3EG J2020+4017, the brightest of the unidentified EGRET sources, positionally coincident
with the supernova remnant G78.2+2.1. Even though the EGRET and multi-wavelength data have not provided a conclusive identification
for this γ-ray loud, but otherwise faint object, the evidence favors a pulsar like source. The EGRET photon data lack the signal-to-noise
ratio required for a period search, but will serve as a valuable timing baseline extension in the case that GLAST confirms the pulsar nature of the γ-Cygni source.
Work sponsored by CONACyT grant SEP-2003-C02-42611. 相似文献
4.
P. L. Gonthier R. Van Guilder A. K. Harding I. A. Grenier C. A. Perrot 《Astrophysics and Space Science》2005,297(1-4):71-80
We present results of a population synthesis study of radio-loud and radio-quiet γ-ray pulsars from the Galactic plane and
the Gould Belt. The simulation includes the Parkes multibeam pulsar survey, realistic beam geometries for radio and γ-ray
emission from neutron stars and the new electron density model of Cordes and Lazio. Normalizing to the number of radio pulsars
observed by a set of nine radio surveys, the simulation suggests a neutron star birth rate of 1.4 neutron stars per century
in the Galactic plane. In addition, the simulation predicts 19 radio-loud and 7 radio-quiet γ-ray pulsars from the plane that
EGRET should have observed as point sources. Assuming that during the last 5 Myr the Gould Belt produced 100 neutron stars,
only 10 of these would be observed as radio pulsars with three radio-loud and four radio-quiet γ-ray pulsars observed by EGRET.
These results are in general agreement with the recent number of about 25 EGRET error boxes that contain Parkes radio pulsars.
Since the Gould Belt pulsars are relatively close by, the selection of EGRET radio-quiet γ-ray pulsars strongly favors large
impact angles, β, in the viewing geometry where the off-beam emission from curvature radiation provides the γ-ray flux. Therefore,
the simulated EGRET radio-quiet γ-ray pulsars, being young and nearby, most closely reflect the current shape of the Gould
Belt suggesting that such sources may significantly contribute to the EGRET unidentified γ-ray sources correlated with the
Gould Belt. 相似文献
5.
We have attempted to devise a scheme by which it may be possible to identify pulsars which are likely to be γ-ray pulsars.
We apply this test to a representative population of pulsars and identify the likely candidates for γ emission. We also discuss
some individual cases including the Crab and Vela pulsars. 相似文献
6.
Peter L. Gonthier Sarah A. Story Brian D. Clow Alice K. Harding 《Astrophysics and Space Science》2007,309(1-4):245-251
We present results of our pulsar population synthesis of normal and millisecond pulsars in the Galactic plane. Over the past
several years, a program has been developed to simulate pulsar birth, evolution and emission using Monte Carlo techniques.
We have added to the program the capability to simulate millisecond pulsars, which are old, recycled pulsars with extremely
short periods. We model the spatial distribution of the simulated pulsars by assuming that they start with a random kick velocity
and then evolve through the Galactic potential. We use a polar cap/slot gap model for γ-ray emission from both millisecond and normal pulsars. From our studies of radio pulsars that have clearly identifiable core
and cone components, in which we fit the polarization sweep as well as the pulse profiles in order to constrain the viewing
geometry, we develop a model describing the ratio of radio core-to-cone peak fluxes. In this model, short period pulsars are
more cone-dominated than in our previous studies. We present the preliminary results of our recent study and the implications
for observing these pulsars with GLAST and AGILE.
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We discuss the implications of the recent X-ray and TeV γ-ray observations of the PSR B1259–63 system (a young rotation powered pulsar orbiting a Be star) for the theoretical models
of interaction of pulsar and stellar winds. We show that previously considered models have problems to account for the observed
behaviour of the system. We develop a model in which the broad band emission from the binary system is produced in result
of collisions of GeV–TeV energy protons accelerated by the pulsar wind and interacting with the stellar disk. In this model
the high energy γ-rays are produced in the decays of secondary neutral pions, while radio and X-ray emission are synchrotron and inverse Compton
emission produced by low-energy (≤100 MeV) electrons from the decays of secondary charged π
± mesons. This model can explain not only the observed energy spectra, but also the correlations between TeV, X-ray and radio
emission components.
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8.
Josep M. Paredes J. Martí D. F. Torres G. E. Romero J. A. Combi V. Bosch-Ramon J. García-Sáanchez 《Astrophysics and Space Science》2005,297(1-4):223-233
We present preliminary results of a campaign undertaken with different radio interferometers to observe a sample of the most
variable unidentified EGRET sources. We expect to detect which of the possible counterparts of the γ-ray sources (any of the
radio emitters in the field) varies in time with similar timescales as the γ-ray variation. If the γ-rays are produced in
a jet-like source, as we have modelled theoretically, synchrotron emission is also expected at radio wavelengths. Such radio
emission should appear variable in time and correlated with the γ-ray variability. 相似文献
9.
A magnetic field model is constructed for the extremely slow rotator γEqu based on measurements of its magnetic field over
many years and using the “magnetic charge” method. An analysis of γEqu and of all the data accumulated up to the present on
the magnetic field parameters of chemically peculiar stars leads to some interesting conclusions, of which the main ones are:
the fact that the axis of rotation and the dipole axis are not parallel in γEqu and the other slowly rotating magnetic stars
which we have studied previously is one of the signs that the braking of CP stars does not involve the participation of the
magnetic field as they evolve “to the main sequence.” The axes of the magnetic field dipole in slow rotators are oriented
arbitrarily with respect to their axes of rotation. The substantial photometric activity of these CP stars also argues against
these axes being close. The well-known absence of sufficiently strong magnetic fields in the Ae/Be Herbig stars also presents
difficulties for the hypothesis of “magnetic braking” in the “pre-main sequence” stages of evolution. The inverse relation
between the average surface magnetic field Bs and the rotation period P is yet another fact in conflict with the idea that
the magnetic field is involved in the braking of CP stars. We believe that angular momentum loss involving the magnetic field
can hardly have taken place during evolution immediately prior “to the main sequence,” rather the slow rotation of CP stars
most likely originates from protostellar clouds with low angular momentum. Some of the slowly rotating stars have a central
dipole magnetic field configuration, while others have a displaced dipole configuration, where the displacement can be toward
the positive or the negative magnetic pole.
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Translated from Astrofizika, Vol. 49, No. 2, pp. 251–262 (May 2006). 相似文献
10.
Optical spectroscopic data are presented on nova LW Serpentis 1978, obtained during its decline fromV 9.0 to ≃10.2 (compared to a value of ∼ 8.0 at recorded maximum). The spectrum and its evolution compare well with a typical
nova, though the principal absorption (∼ −750 km s−l) was very weak in comparison with the diffuse-enhanced absorption (∼ −1300 km s−1). The principal absorption could be identified only in the lines of O I λλ7774, 8446, and in moderate-resolution observations
of Hα. The salient features of spectral evolution follow: The near-infrared triplet of Ca n continuously weakened. O I λ8446
was always brighter than O I λ 7774, indicating continued importance of Lyman Β fluorescence. The lines due to [O I], [N II]
and N n brightened considerably near the end of our observations (37 days from maximum). The Hα emission line was asymmetric
all through with more emission towards the red. Its emission profile showed considerable structure. Based on the individual
peaks in the Hα line profile, a kinematical model is proposed for the shell of LW Ser. The model consists of an equatorial
ring, and a polar cone on the side away from the earth. The nearer polar cone did not show significant emission of Hα during
our observations. The polar axis of the shell is inclined at a small angle (∼ 15‡) to the line of sight. 相似文献
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The problem of lithium in chemically peculiar Ap-CP stars has been the subject of debate for many years. The main reason for
this is a lack of spectral observations of Ap stars in the neighborhood of the lithium resonance doublet Li I 6708 Å. An international
cooperation project on “Lithium in cool CP stars with magnetic fields” was started in 1996. Systematic observations of CP
stars in spectral regions of the 6708 Å and 6103 Å lines at the ZTSh (CrAO), CAT (ESO), Feros (ESO), and the 74″ telescope
of the Mount Stromlo Observatory (Australia) have been used to analyze spectra of several CP stars studied by the way the
6708 Å lithium line varies with the stars’ rotational phase. Monitoring of the spectra of the oscillating CP stars (group
I) HD 83368, HD 60435, and HD 3980, for which significant Doppler shifts of the Li I 6708 Å line are observed led to the discovery
of “lithium spots” on the surface of these stars whose positions are related to the magnetic field structure. Models of the
surfaces of these stars with the special program “ROTATE” based on the profiles of the Li I 6708 Å line are used to estimate
the size of the spots, their positions on the stars’ surface, and the lithium abundances in these spots. A detailed analysis
and modelling of the spectra of slowly rotating oscillating CP stars with strong, invariant lithium 6708 Å emission, including
blending with lines of the rare earth elements, reveals an enhanced lithium abundance, with the abundance determined from
the lithium 6103 Å line being higher than that determined from the 6708 Å line for all the stars. This may indicate vertical
stratification of lithium in the atmospheres of CP stars with an anomalous isotopic composition (6Li/7Li = 0.2–0.5). HD 101065, an ultraslow rotator (vsini ≈ 1.5) visible from the poles and with powerful oscillations which cause pulsating line broadening in its spectrum, is unique
among these stars. The amount of lithium in the atmosphere of HD 101065 logN(Li) = 3.1 on a scale of logN(H) = 12.0 and the isotope ratio 6Li/7Li ≈ 0.3. The high estimates of 6Li/7Li may be explained by the production of lithium in spallation reactions and the preservation of surface 6Li and 7Li by strong magnetic fields in the upper layers of the atmosphere near the magnetic poles.
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Translated from Astrofizika, Vol. 50, No. 3, pp. 463–492 (August 2007). 相似文献
12.
A major legacy of the EGRET experiment aboard the Compton Gamma-Ray Observatory (CGRO) is the detection of a large number
of unidentified Gamma-ray sources. Out of the 271 EGRET sources are 170 not identified yet [Hartman et al. ApJS (123) (1999) 79]. To provide additional information on these unidentified EGRET sources, we derived simultaneous MeV fluxes
or flux limits for each source by analyzing the contemporaneous COMPTEL data. Then we compare these MeV fluxes to the extrapolations
of the published EGRET spectra. Our results can be grouped into 4 categories [Zhang et al. A&A (421) (2004) 983]: (1) non-constraining upper limits (∼120 sources), (2) hints (> 2 sigma) or detections with consistent
MeV fluxes (∼16 sources), (3) enhanced MeV emission (2 sources), and (4) constraining MeV flux limits, requiring a spectral
break (∼22 sources). In summary, for about 40 of the unidentified EGRET sources we can provide supplementary spectral information
in the neighboring gamma-ray band, which – together with other source parameters – might provide clues to the underlying source
nature. 相似文献
13.
I. S. Shklovskii 《Journal of Astrophysics and Astronomy》1984,5(1):13-18
It is argued that the iron nucleosynthesis rate in the universe due to SNI outbursts is dependent on the mass function of
star formation. Since the mass function depends on the chemical composition and since the masses of SNI precursors have upper
limits, the iron nucleosynthesis rate was low at an earlier evolutionary epoch of the universe when mainly massive stars were
formed. The iron nucleosynthesis rate should reach a maximum near z ∼ 0.5. At such or similar value of z the well-known ‘step’
in the cosmic γ-ray background spectrum may be explained by the presence of γ-gray quanta accompanying the radioactive56Co →56Fe decay. An argument is presented against the identification of the hidden mass of the universe with black-hole remnants
of ‘type III’ stars. 相似文献
14.
P. R. Vishwanath 《Journal of Astrophysics and Astronomy》2002,23(1-2):45-51
The field of Very High Energy (VHE) gamma ray astronomy using the Atmospheric Cerenkov Technique has entered an interesting
phase with detection of various galactic and extragalactic sources. Among galactic sources, only the Crab nebula has been
established as a standard candle. Most observations on pulsars are in agreement as to the necessity for the GeV spectra to
steepen at < 200 GeV. While the Imaging method for increase of sensitivity has been successful with many results, an alternate
technique —Wavefront Sampling Technique- is also being used by an increasing number of experiments. The recently commissioned experiment at Pachmarhi (PACT) in India
is presented as an example of this technique. Preliminary results from this experiment show detection of VHE γ-ray emission
from (a) the Crab nebula at a high significance and (b) Crab and Geminga pulsars at > 1.5 TeV which could be the second component of the Outer Gap pulsar models. 相似文献
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Multiwavelength observations of the two unidentified EGRET sources 3EG J0616-3310 and 3EG J1249-8330
N. La Palombara R. P. Mignani E. Hatziminaoglou M. Schirmer G. F. Bignami P. Caraveo 《Astrophysics and Space Science》2007,309(1-4):209-213
We report on the X-ray and optical observation of the two unidentified EGRET sources 3EG J0616-3310 and 3EG J1249-8330. The X-ray coverage performed by the ESA space telescope XMM–Newton provided ∼150 X-ray sources within each of the two γ-ray error-circles. The optical follow-up carried on with the Wide Field Imager at the ESO/MPG 2.2 m telescope have found no candidate counterpart for 125 of these X-ray sources. Among these, we have selected
9 sources with f
X/f
opt≥100, which we consider promising INS candidates. 相似文献
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Data are presented from a spectral and photometric study of the long-period variable star Y Ori, which we have classified
as a type M7IIIe near its brightness minimum. In the blue part of the spectrum, features from a star of an earlier spectral
class are superimposed on the spectrum of a cool giant, so that a variable excess emission is observed at wavelengths of 4000–4200
Å. As opposed to the monotonically decreasing intensity of the Balmer lines (EWHα > EWHβ > EWHγ > EWHδ) in normal stars belonging to the earlier spectral classes, a reverse relationship, with EWHγ < EWHδ is detected in Y Ori.
Translated from Astrofizika, Vol. 51, No. 4, pp. 567–575 (November 2008). 相似文献
17.
We have treated formation of spectral lines in a commoving frame where photoionization is predominant over collisional processes.
We have assumed that the radiation field for causing photoionization is a function of Planck function. We have also considered
the situation in which the continuum contributes to the radiation in the line. In all the models the quantityB/A (ratio of outer to inner radii) is kept equal to 10 and the total optical depth is taken to be 103. The velocity is assumed to be varying according to the lawdV/dτ ∼ < 1/τ whereτ is the optical depth (τ > 0) in the given shell. The velocities at the innermost radius (r =A) are set equal to 0 and at the outermost radius (r =B), the maximum velocities are taken to be 0, 1, 3 and 10 Doppler units. The calculated line profiles are those seen by an observer
at infinity.P Cygni-type profiles are observed in the case of a medium with no continuum absorption. For a medium with continuum absorption
double peaked asymmetric profiles are noticed when the velocities are small; the two emission peaks merge into a single asymmetric
peak for larger velocities. 相似文献
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19.
In the framework of ‘microscopic’ theory of black holes (J. Phys. Soc. Jpn. Suppl. B 70, 84, 2001; Astrophys. USSR 4, 659, 1996; 35, 335, 1991, 33, 143, 1990, 31, 345, 1989a; Astrophys. Space Sci. 1, 1992; Dokl. Akad. Nauk USSR 309, 97, 1989b), and references therein, we address the ‘pre-radiation time’ (PRT) of neutrinos from black holes, which implies the lapse
of time from black hole’s birth till radiation of an extremely high energy neutrinos. For post-PRT lifetime, the black hole
no longer holds as a region of spacetime that cannot communicate with the external universe. We study main features of spherical
accretion onto central BH and infer a mass accretion rate onto it, and, further, calculate the resulting PRT versus bolometric
luminosity due to accretion onto black hole. We estimate the PRTs of AGN black holes, with the well-determined masses and
bolometric luminosities, collected from the literature by Woo Jong-Hak and Urry (Astrophys. J. 579, 530, 2002) on which this paper is partially based. The simulations for the black holes of masses M
BH
≃(1.1⋅106
÷4.2⋅109) M
⊙ give the values of PRTs varying in the range of about T
BH
≃(4.3⋅105
÷5.6⋅1011) yr. The derived PRTs for the 60 AGN black holes are longer than the age of the universe (∼13.7 Gyr) favored today. At present,
some of remaining 174 BHs may radiate neutrinos. However, these results would be underestimated if the reservoir of gas for
accretion in the galaxy center is quite modest, and no obvious way to feed the BHs with substantial accretion. 相似文献
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We report first evidence for a new unidentified and variable MeV source, located near the galactic plane at (l,b)∼(284.5°,
2.5°). The source, GRO J1036-55, is found at a significance level of ∼5.6σ by COMPTEL in its 3–10 MeV band. The energy spectrum indicates a spectral maximum at 3–4.3 MeV with a steep slope at higher
energies. Since the COMPTEL 3–4.3 MeV data contain contamination by an instrumental background line, we performed several
consistency checks, which all are consistent with an astrophysical nature of this emission feature. 相似文献