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Synchrotron polarization with a partially random magnetic field: general approach, and application to X-ray polarization from SNRs
Rino Bandiera, Oleh Petruk
Diagnostics based on the polarization properties of the synchrotron emission can provide precious information on both the ordered structure and the random level of the magnetic fie…
The nature of the X-ray filaments around bow shock pulsar wind nebulae
Barbara Olmi, Elena Amato, Rino Bandiera +1
Context. We propose that the X-ray filaments emerging from selected bow shock pulsar wind nebulae are due to a charge-separated outflow of electrons and/or positrons escaping the n…
Reverberation of pulsar wind nebulae (III): Modelling of the plasma interface empowering a long term radiative evolution
R. Bandiera, N. Bucciantini, B. Olmi +1
The vast majority of Pulsar Wind Nebulae (PWNe) present in the Galaxy is formed by middle-aged systems characterized by a strong interaction of the PWN itself with the supernova re…
Reverberation of pulsar wind nebulae (II): Anatomy of the "thin-shell'' evolution
R. Bandiera, N. Bucciantini, J. Martín +2
During its early evolution, a pulsar wind nebula (PWN) sweeps the inner part of the supernova ejecta and forms a thin massive shell. Later on, when the shell has been reached by th…
Modeling the γ-ray Pulsar Wind Nebulae population in our Galaxy
M. Fiori, B. Olmi, E. Amato +4
Pulsar wind nebulae (PWNe) represent the largest class of sources that upcoming γ-ray surveys will detect. Therefore, accurate modelling of their global emission properties is one…
Revisiting the evolution of nonradiative supernova remnants: A hydrodynamical-informed parameterization of the shock positions
R. Bandiera, N. Bucciantini, J. Martín +2
Understanding the evolution of a supernova remnant shell in time is fundamental. Such understanding is critical to build reliable models of the dynamics of the supernova remnant sh…
Reverberation of pulsar wind nebulae (I): Impact of the medium properties and other parameters upon the extent of the compression
R. Bandiera, N. Bucciantini, J. Martin +2
The standard approach to the long term evolution of pulsar wind nebulae (PWNe) is based on one-zone models treating the nebula as a uniform system. In particular for the late phase…
The dust content of the Crab Nebula
I. De Looze, M. J. Barlow, R. Bandiera +7
We have modelled the near-infrared to radio images of the Crab Nebula with a Bayesian SED model to simultaneously fit its synchrotron, interstellar and supernova dust emission. We…
Cherenkov Telescope Array Contributions to the 35th International Cosmic Ray Conference (ICRC2017)
F. Acero, B. S. Acharya, V. Acín Portella +1137
List of contributions from the Cherenkov Telescope Array Consortium presented at the 35th International Cosmic Ray Conference, July 12-20 2017, Busan, Korea.
Discovery of a Synchrotron Bubble Associated with PSR J1015-5719
C. -Y. Ng, R. Bandiera, R. W. Hunstead +1
We report the discovery of a synchrotron nebula, G283.1-0.59, associated with PSR J1015-5719. Radio observations using the Molonglo Observatory Synthesis Telescope and the Australi…
Modeling the effect of small-scale magnetic turbulence on the X-ray properties of Pulsar Wind Nebulae
N. Bucciantini, R. Bandiera, B. Olmi +1
Pulsar Wind Nebulae (PWNe) constitute an ideal astrophysical environment to test our current understanding of relativistic plasma processes. It is well known that magnetic fields p…
Unveiling the Magnetic Structure of VHE SNRs/PWNe with XIPE, the X-ray Imaging-Polarimetry Satellite
E. de Ona Wilhelmi, J. Vink, A. Bykov +6
The dynamics, energetics and evolution of pulsar wind nebulae (PWNe) and supernova remnants (SNRs), are strongly affected by their magnetic field strength and distribution. They ar…
Contributions of the Cherenkov Telescope Array (CTA) to the 6th International Symposium on High-Energy Gamma-Ray Astronomy (Gamma 2016)
The CTA Consortium, :, A. Abchiche +1387
List of contributions from the Cherenkov Telescope Array (CTA) Consortium presented at the 6th International Symposium on High-Energy Gamma-Ray Astronomy (Gamma 2016), July 11-15,…
Radio polarization maps of shell-type SNRs I. Effects of a random magnetic field component, and thin-shell models
Rino Bandiera, Oleh Petruk
The maps of intensity and polarization of the radio synchrotron emission from shell-type supernova remnants (SNRs) contain a considerable amount of information, although of not eas…
CTA Contributions to the 34th International Cosmic Ray Conference (ICRC2015)
The CTA Consortium, :, A. Abchiche +1305
List of contributions from the CTA Consortium presented at the 34th International Cosmic Ray Conference, 30 July - 6 August 2015, The Hague, The Netherlands.
Modeling statistical properties of the X-ray emission from aged Pulsar Wind Nebulae
Rino Bandiera
The number of known PWNe has recently increased considerably, and the majority of them are now middle-age objects. Recent studies have shown a clear correlation of both X-ray lumin…
Cosmic Ray acceleration and Balmer emission from RCW 86 (G315.4-2.3)
G. Morlino, P. Blasi, R. Bandiera +1
Context. Observation of Balmer lines from the region around the forward shock of supernova remnants (SNR) may provide valuable information on the shock dynamics and the efficiency…
On the MHD modeling of the Crab Nebula radio emission
Barbara Olmi, Luca Del Zanna, Elena Amato +2
In recent years, it has become a well-established paradigm that many aspects of the physics of Pulsar Wind Nebulae (PWNe) can be fully accounted for within a relativistic MHD descr…
Cosmic Ray acceleration and Balmer emission from SNR 0509-67.5
G. Morlino, P. Blasi, R. Bandiera +1
Context: Observation of Balmer lines from the region around the forward shock of supernova remnants may provide precious information on the shock dynamics and on the efficiency of…
Broad Balmer line emission and cosmic ray acceleration efficiency in supernova remnant shocks
G. Morlino, P. Blasi, R. Bandiera +1
Balmer emission may be a powerful diagnostic tool to test the paradigm of cosmic ray (CR) acceleration in young supernova remnant (SNR) shocks. The width of the broad Balmer line i…
CTA contributions to the 33rd International Cosmic Ray Conference (ICRC2013)
The CTA Consortium, :, O. Abril +1102
Compilation of CTA contributions to the proceedings of the 33rd International Cosmic Ray Conference (ICRC2013), which took place in 2-9 July, 2013, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Collisionless shocks in a partially ionized medium: III. Efficient cosmic ray acceleration
G. Morlino, P. Blasi, R. Bandiera +2
In this paper we present the first formulation of the theory of non-linear particle acceleration in collisionless shocks in the presence of neutral hydrogen in the acceleration reg…
Collisionless shock in a partially ionized medium. II. Balmer emission
G. Morlino, R. Bandiera, P. Blasi +1
Strong shocks propagating into a partially ionized medium are often associated with optical Balmer lines. This emission is due to impact excitation of neutral hydrogen by hot proto…
Collisionless shocks in a partially ionized medium: I. Neutral return flux and its effects on acceleration of test particles
P. Blasi, G. Morlino, R. Bandiera +2
A collisionless shock may be strongly modified by the presence of neutral atoms through the processes of charge exchange between ions and neutrals and ionization of the latter. The…