An Asymmetrical Model for High Energy Radiation of Cassiopeia A

Abstract

Cassiopeia A (Cas A) supernova remnant shows strong radiation from radio to gamma-ray bands. The mechanism of gamma-ray radiation in Cas A and its possible contribution to PeV cosmic rays are still under debate. The X-ray imaging reveals an asymmetric profile of Cas A, suggesting the existence of a jet-like structure. In this work, we propose an asymmetrical model for Cas A, consisting of a fast moving jet-like structure and a slowly expanding isotropic shell. This model can account for the multi-wavelength spectra of Cas A, especially for the power-law hard X-ray spectrum from $\sim$ 60 to 220 keV. The GeV to TeV emission from Cas A should be contributed by both hadronic and leptonic processes. Moreover, the jet-like structure may produce a gamma-ray flux of $\sim 10^{-13}\mathrm{erg}\mathrm{c}{\mathrm{m}}^{-2}{\mathrm{s}}^{-1}$ at $\sim 100$ TeV, to be examined by LHAASO and CTA.

7 pages, 7 figures. MNRAS in press

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