Postshock turbulence and diffusive shock acceleration in young supernova remnants

Author: Marcowith A.   Casse F.  

Publisher: Edp Sciences

E-ISSN: 1432-0746|515|issue|A90-A90

ISSN: 0004-6361

Source: Astronomy & Astrophysics, Vol.515, Iss.issue, 2010-06, pp. : A90-A90

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Abstract

Context. Thin X-ray filaments are observed in the vicinity of young supernova remnants (SNR) blast waves. Identifying the process that creates these filaments would provide direct insight into the particle acceleration occurring within SNR and in particular the cosmic ray yield.