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Ultra-high-energy $\gamma$-ray imprints from PeV particles accelerated by supernova remnants

The quest for the origin of cosmic ray (CRs) is a fundamental issue in astrophysics. Shocks of supernova remnants (SNRs) have been considered as the dominant contributors to Galactic CRs below the spectral knee near $\sim 3$…

High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena · Physics 2026-04-27 Zhen Cao , F. Aharonian , Y. X. Bai , Y. W. Bao , D. Bastieri , X. J. Bi , Y. J. Bi , W. Bian , J. Blunier , A. V. Bukevich , C. M. Cai , Y. Y. Cai , W. Y. Cao , Zhe Cao , J. Chang , J. F. Chang , E. S. Chen , G. H. Chen , H. K. Chen , L. F. Chen , Liang Chen , Long Chen , M. J. Chen , M. L. Chen , Q. H. Chen , S. Chen , S. H. Chen , S. Z. Chen , T. L. Chen , X. B. Chen , X. J. Chen , X. P. Chen , Y. Chen , N. Cheng , Q. Y. Cheng , Y. D. Cheng , M. Y. Cui , S. W. Cui , X. H. Cui , Y. D. Cui , B. Z. Dai , H. L. Dai , Z. G. Dai , Danzengluobu , Y. X. Diao , A. J. Dong , X. Q. Dong , K. K. Duan , J. H. Fan , Y. Z. Fan , J. Fang , J. H. Fang , K. Fang , C. F. Feng , H. Feng , L. Feng , S. H. Feng , X. T. Feng , Y. Feng , Y. L. Feng , S. Gabici , B. Gao , Q. Gao , W. Gao , W. K. Gao , M. M. Ge , T. T. Ge , L. S. Geng , G. Giacinti , G. H. Gong , Q. B. Gou , M. H. Gu , F. L. Guo , J. Guo , K. J. Guo , X. L. Guo , Y. Q. Guo , Y. Y. Guo , R. P. Han , O. A. Hannuksela , M. Hasan , H. H. He , H. N. He , J. Y. He , X. Y. He , Y. He , S. Hernández-Cadena , B. W. Hou , C. Hou , X. Hou , H. B. Hu , S. C. Hu , C. Huang , D. H. Huang , J. J. Huang , X. L. Huang , X. T. Huang , X. Y. Huang , Y. Huang , Y. Y. Huang , A. Inventar , X. L. Ji , H. Y. Jia , K. Jia , H. B. Jiang , K. Jiang , X. W. Jiang , Z. J. Jiang , M. Jin , S. Kaci , M. M. Kang , I. Karpikov , D. Khangulyan , D. Kuleshov , K. Kurinov , Cheng Li , Cong Li , D. Li , F. Li , H. B. Li , H. C. Li , Jian Li , Jie Li , K. Li , L. Li , R. L. Li , S. D. Li , T. Y. Li , W. L. Li , X. R. Li , Y. Li , Zhe Li , Zhuo Li , E. W. Liang , Y. F. Liang , S. J. Lin , B. Liu , C. Liu , D. Liu , D. B. Liu , H. Liu , J. Liu , J. L. Liu , J. R. Liu , M. Y. Liu , R. Y. Liu , S. M. Liu , W. Liu , X. Liu , Y. Liu , Y. Liu , Y. N. Liu , Y. Q. Lou , Q. Luo , Y. Luo , H. K. Lv , B. Q. Ma , L. L. Ma , X. H. Ma , I. O. Maliy , J. R. Mao , Z. Min , W. Mitthumsiri , Y. Mizuno , G. B. Mou , A. Neronov , K. C. Y. Ng , M. Y. Ni , L. Nie , L. J. Ou , Z. W. Ou , P. Pattarakijwanich , Z. Y. Pei , D. Y. Peng , J. C. Qi , M. Y. Qi , J. J. Qin , D. Qu , A. Raza , C. Y. Ren , D. Ruffolo , A. Sáiz , D. Savchenko , D. Semikoz , L. Shao , O. Shchegolev , Y. Z. Shen , X. D. Sheng , Z. D. Shi , F. W. Shu , H. C. Song , Yu. V. Stenkin , Y. Su , D. X. Sun , H. Sun , J. X. Sun , Q. N. Sun , X. N. Sun , Z. B. Sun , N. H. Tabasam , J. Takata , P. H. T. Tam , H. B. Tan , Q. W. Tang , R. Tang , Z. B. Tang , W. W. Tian , C. N. Tong , L. H. Wan , C. Wang , D. H. Wang , G. W. Wang , H. G. Wang , J. C. Wang , K. Wang , Kai Wang , Kai Wang , L. P. Wang , L. Y. Wang , L. Y. Wang , R. Wang , W. Wang , X. G. Wang , X. J. Wang , X. Y. Wang , Y. Wang , Y. D. Wang , Z. H. Wang , Z. X. Wang , Zheng Wang , D. M. Wei , J. J. Wei , Y. J. Wei , T. Wen , S. S. Weng , C. Y. Wu , H. R. Wu , Q. W. Wu , S. Wu , X. F. Wu , Y. S. Wu , S. Q. Xi , J. Xia , J. J. Xia , G. M. Xiang , D. X. Xiao , G. Xiao , Y. F. Xiao , Y. L. Xin , H. D. Xing , Y. Xing , D. R. Xiong , B. N. Xu , C. Y. Xu , D. L. Xu , R. F. Xu , R. X. Xu , S. S. Xu , W. L. Xu , L. Xue , D. H. Yan , T. Yan , C. W. Yang , C. Y. Yang , F. F. Yang , L. L. Yang , M. J. Yang , R. Z. Yang , W. X. Yang , Z. H. Yang , Z. G. Yao , X. A. Ye , L. Q. Yin , N. Yin , X. H. You , Z. Y. You , Q. Yuan , H. Yue , H. D. Zeng , T. X. Zeng , W. Zeng , X. T. Zeng , M. Zha , B. B. Zhang , B. T. Zhang , C. Zhang , H. Zhang , H. M. Zhang , H. Y. Zhang , J. L. Zhang , J. Y. Zhang , Li Zhang , P. F. Zhang , R. Zhang , S. R. Zhang , S. S. Zhang , S. Y. Zhang , W. Zhang , W. Y. Zhang , X. Zhang , X. P. Zhang , Yi Zhang , Yong Zhang , Z. P. Zhang , J. Zhao , L. Zhao , L. Z. Zhao , S. P. Zhao , X. H. Zhao , Z. H. Zhao , F. Zheng , T. C. Zheng , B. Zhou , H. Zhou , J. N. Zhou , M. Zhou , P. Zhou , R. Zhou , X. X. Zhou , X. X. Zhou , B. Y. Zhu , C. G. Zhu , F. R. Zhu , H. Zhu , K. J. Zhu , Y. C. Zou , X. Zuo , Y. Li

Discovery of a VHE gamma-ray source coincident with the supernova remnant CTB 37A

The supernova remnant (SNR) complex CTB 37 is an interesting candidate for observations with Very High Energy (VHE) gamma-ray telescopes such as H.E.S.S. In this region, three SNRs are seen. One of them is potentially associated with…

Astrophysics · Physics 2015-05-13 HESS Collaboration , F Aharonian

Discovery of a 105 ms X-ray Pulsar in Kesteven 79: On the Nature of Compact Central Objects in Supernova Remnants

We report the discovery of 105-ms X-ray pulsations from the compact central object (CCO) in the supernova remnant Kes 79 using data acquired with the Newton X-Ray Multi-Mirror Mission. Two observations of the pulsar taken 6 days apart yield…

Astrophysics · Physics 2009-11-10 E. V. Gotthelf , J. P. Halpern , F. D. Seward

Revisiting the distance, environment and supernova properties of SNR G57.2+0.8 that hosts SGR 1935+2154

We have performed a multi-wavelength study of supernova remnant (SNR) G57.2+0.8 and its environment. The SNR hosts the magnetar SGR 1935+2154, which emitted an extremely bright ms-duration radio burst on 2020 Apr 28 (The Chime/Frb…

High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena · Physics 2020-12-23 Ping Zhou , Xin Zhou , Yang Chen , Jie-Shuang Wang , Jacco Vink , Yuan Wang

Two shell- and wing-shaped supernova remnants. Investigating the molecular environments around VRO 42.05.01 and G 350.0-2.0

Supernova remnants (SNRs) are profoundly affected by their ambient medium. We present carbon monoxide (CO) observations around two mixed morphology SNRs, VRO 42.05.01 and G 350.0-2.0, that look remarkably similar in continuum radio…

High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena · Physics 2024-02-19 Maria Arias , Ping Zhou , Alexandros Chiotellis , Carlos De Breuck , Vladimir Domcek , Panos Boumis , Jacco Vink , Sophia Derlopa , Stavros Akras

Dark supernova remnant

An almost perfect round hole of CO-line emission with a diameter of 3.7 pc was found in a molecular cloud (MC) centered on G35.75-0.25 ($l = 35^\circ.75, b = -0^\circ.25$) at radial velocity of 28 km s$^{-1}$. The hole is quiet in radio…

Astrophysics of Galaxies · Physics 2020-11-18 Yoshiaki Sofue

The Interstellar Environment of Filled-Center Supernova Remnants: II. G63.7+1.1

A multi-wavelength investigation of the candidate supernova remnant G63.7+1.1 and its surrounding interstellar medium is presented. On the basis of radio continuum data we conclude that the object is a filled-center supernova remnant,…

Astrophysics · Physics 2009-10-30 B. J. Wallace , T. L. Landecker , A. R. Taylor

Interaction between Cassiopeia A and Nearby Molecular Clouds

We present spectroscopy of the supernova remnant Cassiopeia A (Cas A) observed at infrared wavelengths from 10 - 40 micron with the Spitzer Space Telescope and at millimeter wavelengths in 12CO and 13CO J = 2 - 1 (230 and 220 GHz) with the…

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics · Physics 2014-11-18 Charles D. Kilpatrick , John H. Bieging , George H. Rieke

The Expansion of the Young Supernova Remnant 0509-68.7 (N103B)

We present a second epoch of {\it Chandra} observations of the Type Ia LMC SNR 0509-68.7 (N103B) obtained in 2017. When combined with the earlier observations from 1999, we have a 17.4-year baseline with which we can search for evidence of…

High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena · Physics 2018-10-10 Brian J. Williams , William P. Blair , Kazimierz J. Borkowski , Sean P. Hendrick , Knox S. Long , Robert Petre , John C. Raymond , Armin Rest , Stephen P. Reynolds , Ravi Sankrit , Ivo R. Seitenzahl , P. Frank Winkler

A Morphological Study of the Supernova Remnant RX J0852.0-4622 (Vela Jr.)

We conduct a multi-wavelength morphological study of the Galactic supernova remnant RXJ0852.0-4622 (also known as Vela Jr., Vela Z and G266.2-1.2). RX J0852.0-4622 is coincident with the edge of the larger Vela supernova remnant causing…

High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena · Physics 2018-10-24 Nigel I. Maxted , M. D. Filipovic , H. Sano , G. E. Allen , T. G. Pannuti , G. P. Rowell , A. Grech , Q. Roper , G. F. Wong , T. J. Galvin , Y. Fukui , J. D. Collier , E. J. Crawford , K. Grieve , A. D. Horta , P. Manojlovic , A. O'Brien

CO observations toward supernova remnants with associated OH 1720 MHz masers

The environs of three supernova remnants (SNR) with associated OH 1720 MHz masers, G349.7+0.2, CTB 37A and G16.7+0.1, have been surveyed in the CO J=1-0 transition with the 12 Meter Telescope of the NRAO, using the On-The-Fly technique.…

Astrophysics · Physics 2009-10-31 Estela M. Reynoso , Jeffrey G. Mangum

IKT 16: A Composite SNR in the SMC

Aims: IKT 16 is an X-ray and radio-faint supernova remnant (SNR) in the Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC). A previous X-ray study of this SNR found a hard X-ray source near its centre. Using all available archival and proprietary XMM-Newton…

High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena · Physics 2015-05-27 R. A. Owen , M. D. Filipovic , J. Ballet , F. Haberl , E. J. Crawford , J. L. Payne , R. Sturm , W. Pietsch , S. Mereghetti , M. Ehle , A. Tiengo , M. J. Coe , D. Hatzidimitriou , D. A. H. Buckley

0103-72.6: A New Oxygen-Rich Supernova Remnant in the Small Magellanic Cloud

0103$-$72.6, the second brightest X-ray supernova remnant (SNR) in the Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC), has been observed with the {\it Chandra X-Ray Observatory}. Our {\it Chandra} observation unambiguously resolves the X-ray emission into a…

Astrophysics · Physics 2009-11-10 Sangwook Park , John P. Hughes , David N. Burrows , Patrick O. Slane , John A. Nousek , Gordon P. Garmire

Statistical Analysis of Supernova Remnants in the Large Magellanic Cloud

We construct the most complete sample of supernova remnants (SNRs) in any galaxy - the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC) SNR sample. We study their various properties such as spectral index ($\alpha$), size and surface-brightness. We suggest an…

High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena · Physics 2017-05-10 Luke M. Bozzetto , Miroslav D. Filipović , Branislav Vukotić , Marko Z. Pavlović , Dejan Urosević , Patrick J. Kavanagh , Bojan Arbutina , Pierre Maggi , Manami Sasaki , Frank Haberl , Evan J. Crawford , Quentin Roper , Kevin Grieve , S. D. Points

MUSE Observations Reveal Optical Coronal Iron Lines from Shock Emission in Supernova Remnant 0540-69.3

We investigate the optical shock emission from the Large Magellanic Cloud supernova remnant 0540-69.3 (SNR 0540) using MUSE integral-field-unit data from the VLT. The observations cover the spectral range 4650-9300 $\r{A}$ and provide a…

High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena · Physics 2025-08-21 L. Tenhu , J. Larsson , P. Lundqvist , I. Saathoff , J. D. Lyman , J. Sollerman

GeV Gamma Rays from Supernova Remnants Interacting with Molecular Clouds

We report the current status of the observations of supernova remnants (SNRs) with the Large Area Telescope (LAT) aboard the Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope, focusing on middle-aged SNRs that appear to be interacting with molecular clouds.…

High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena · Physics 2019-08-13 Yasunobu Uchiyama

Optical observations of the young supernova remnant SNR 0540-69.3 and its pulsar

We have used the ESO NTT/EMMI and VLT/FORS1 instruments to examine the LMC supernova remnant 0540-69.3 as well as its pulsar (PSR B0540-69) and pulsar-powered nebula in the optical range.Spectroscopic observations of the remnant covering…

Astrophysics · Physics 2009-11-10 N. I. Serafimovich , P. Lundqvist , Yu. A. Shibanov , J. Sollerman

First optical identification of the SRG/eROSITA-detected supernova remnant G 116.6-26.1 I. Preliminary results

The supernova remnant (SNR) candidate G 116.6-26.1 is one of the few high Galactic latitude ($|b| > 15^o$) remnants detected so far in several wavebands. It was discovered recently in the SRG/eROSITA all-sky X-ray survey and displays also a…

High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena · Physics 2022-06-22 E. V. Palaiologou , I. Leonidaki , M. Kopsacheili

A source of gamma rays coincident with the shell of the supernova remnant CTB 80

CTB 80 (G69.0+2.7) is a relatively old (50--80 kyr) supernova remnant (SNR) with a complex radio morphology showing three extended radio arms and a radio and X-ray nebula near the location of the pulsar PSR B1951+32. We report on a study of…

High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena · Physics 2021-01-20 M. Araya , C. Herrera

Interaction of supernova blast waves with wind-driven shells: formation of "jets", "bullets", "ears", etc

Most of middle-aged supernova remnants (SNRs) have a distorted and complicated appearance which cannot be explained in the framework of the Sedov-Taylor model. We consider three typical examples of such SNRs (Vela SNR, MSH 15-52, G…

Astrophysics · Physics 2007-05-23 V. V. Gvaramadze