Shock-Cloud Interaction in RX J1713.7−3946 Evidence for Cosmic-Ray Acceleration in the Young VHE γ-ray Supernova Remnant /

• Main Author: Sano, Hidetoshi (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Tokyo : Springer Japan : Imprint: Springer, 2017.
• Series: Springer Theses, Recognizing Outstanding Ph.D. Research,
• Subjects: Physics.; Astrophysics.; Particle acceleration.; Astrophysics and Astroparticles.; Particle Acceleration and Detection, Beam 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 int...

Table of Contents:

• Introduction
• Non-Thermal X-ray Enhancement around Dense Gas Clumps
• Evidence for the Acceleration of Cosmic Ray Protons
• Evidence for Efficient Acceleration of Cosmic Rays
• Summary and Future Prospects.