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Main Authors: Liu, Jiahao, Liu, Bing, Yang, Ruizhi
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Published: 2024
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Online Access:https://arxiv.org/abs/2406.03691
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author Liu, Jiahao
Liu, Bing
Yang, Ruizhi
author_facet Liu, Jiahao
Liu, Bing
Yang, Ruizhi
contents The pion-bump structure in the gamma-ray spectrum is a direct proof for the hadronic origin of the gamma rays, and thus the decisive evidence for the acceleration of hadronic cosmic rays in astrophysical objects. However, the identification of such a spectral feature is limited by the resolution and energy coverage of current gamma-ray instruments. Furthermore, there are unavoidable bremsstrahlung emissions from secondary and primary electrons, which may dominate the gamma-ray emission below the pion-bump. Thus, the study of this gamma-ray emission component can provide unique information on the acceleration and confinement of high-energy particles. In this paper, we studied the predicted gamma-ray spectrum assuming both hadronic or leptonic origin in mid-aged supernova remnants W44, we discuss the detection potential of future MeV missions on these emissions and possible implications.
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spellingShingle Precise measurement of pion-bump structure using future MeV gamma-ray detectors
Liu, Jiahao
Liu, Bing
Yang, Ruizhi
High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena
The pion-bump structure in the gamma-ray spectrum is a direct proof for the hadronic origin of the gamma rays, and thus the decisive evidence for the acceleration of hadronic cosmic rays in astrophysical objects. However, the identification of such a spectral feature is limited by the resolution and energy coverage of current gamma-ray instruments. Furthermore, there are unavoidable bremsstrahlung emissions from secondary and primary electrons, which may dominate the gamma-ray emission below the pion-bump. Thus, the study of this gamma-ray emission component can provide unique information on the acceleration and confinement of high-energy particles. In this paper, we studied the predicted gamma-ray spectrum assuming both hadronic or leptonic origin in mid-aged supernova remnants W44, we discuss the detection potential of future MeV missions on these emissions and possible implications.
title Precise measurement of pion-bump structure using future MeV gamma-ray detectors
topic High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2406.03691