Radio polarization maps of shell-type SNRs - II. Sedov models with evolution of turbulent magnetic field
Date Issued
2017
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Abstract
Polarized radio emission has been mapped with great detail in several Galactic supernova remnants (SNRs), but has not yet been exploited to the extent it deserves. We have developed a method to model maps of the Stokes parameters for shell-like SNRs during their Sedov evolution phase. At first, three-dimensional structure of an SNR has been computed, by modelling the distribution of the magnetohydrodynamic parameters and of the accelerated particles. The generation and dissipation of the turbulent component of magnetic field everywhere in SNR are also considered taking into account its interaction with accelerated particles. Then, in order to model the emission, we have used a generalization of the classical synchrotron theory, valid for the case in which the magnetic field has ordered and disordered components. Finally, two-dimensional projected maps have been derived, for different orientations of SNR and of interstellar magnetic field with respect to the observer. An important effect to consider is the Faraday rotation of the polarization planes inside the SNR interior. In this paper, we present details of the model, and describe general properties of the images.
Volume
470
Issue
1
Start page
1156
Issn Identifier
0035-8711
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2017MNRAS.470.1156P
Rights
open.access
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