Published January 1, 2018 | Version v1
Journal article

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 e ± 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/aa97ee

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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