Gamma-rays from the binary system containing PSR J2032+4127 during its periastron passage
- 1. University of Łódź, Department of Astrophysics, Pomorska 149/153, 90–236 Łódź (Poland)
Description
The energetic pulsar, PSR J2032+4127, has recently been discovered in the direction of the unidentified HEGRA TeV γ-ray source (TeV J2032+4130). It is proposed that this pulsar forms a binary system with the Be type star, MT91 213, expected to reach periastron late in 2017. We performed detailed calculations of the γ-ray emission produced close to the binary system's periastron passage by applying a simple geometrical model. Electrons accelerated at the collision region of pulsar and stellar winds initiate anisotropic inverse Compton pair cascades by scattering soft radiation from the massive companion. The γ-ray spectra, from such a comptonization process, are compared with the measurements of the extended TeV γ-ray emission from the HEGRA TeV γ-ray source. We discuss conditions within the binary system, at the periastron passage of the pulsar, for which the γ-ray emission from the binary can overcome the extended, steady TeV γ-ray emission from the HEGRA TeV γ-ray source. (paper)
Availability note (English)
Available from http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1361-6471/aa97eeAdditional details
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Publishing Information
- Journal Title
- Journal of Physics. G, Nuclear and Particle Physics
- Journal Volume
- 45
- Journal Issue
- 1
- Journal Page Range
- [16 p.]
- ISSN
- 0954-3899
- CODEN
- JPGPED
INIS
- Country of Publication
- United Kingdom
- Country of Input or Organization
- International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
- INIS RN
- 51062498
- Subject category
- S79: ASTROPHYSICS, COSMOLOGY AND ASTRONOMY;
- Descriptors DEI
- ANISOTROPY; COLLISIONS; ELECTRONS; EMISSION; GAMMA RADIATION; PULSARS; STARS; STELLAR WINDS; TEV RANGE
- Descriptors DEC
- COSMIC RADIO SOURCES; ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION; ELEMENTARY PARTICLES; ENERGY RANGE; FERMIONS; IONIZING RADIATIONS; LEPTONS; RADIATIONS; STELLAR ACTIVITY