A new study of the supernova remnant G344.7-0.1 located in the vicinity of the unidentified TeV source HESS J1702-420

Context. The identification of counterparts of dark gamma-ray sources adds greatly to our understanding of their underlying astrophysical processes. Aims. We investigate the physical properties of the supernova remnant (SNR) G344.7-0.1, to clarify whether it hosts a pulsar wind nebula (PWN), and the...

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spelling paper:paper_00046361_v531_n_p_Giacani2023-06-08T14:27:56Z A new study of the supernova remnant G344.7-0.1 located in the vicinity of the unidentified TeV source HESS J1702-420 Gamma rays: ISM ISM: individual objects: G344.7 - 0.1 ISM: supernova remnants X-rays: individuals: HESS J1702-420 Blast waves Compressed gas Dense materials Gamma ray sources High resolution Interstellar mediums ISM: individual objects ISM: supernova remnants New study Pulsar wind nebulae Radio images Second generation Stellar wind Supernova remnants Turbulent environments X ray radiation X-rays: individuals: HESS J1702-420 XMM-Newton Spectrum analysis Stars Tellurium compounds X rays Gamma rays Context. The identification of counterparts of dark gamma-ray sources adds greatly to our understanding of their underlying astrophysical processes. Aims. We investigate the physical properties of the supernova remnant (SNR) G344.7-0.1, to clarify whether it hosts a pulsar wind nebula (PWN), and the possible physical relationship between the SNR and the gamma-ray source HESS J1702-420. Methods. The research was carried out based on new high-resolution radio images produced from archival ATCA and VLA data in combination with X-ray archival XMM-Newton data. The ambient interstellar medium was investigated in HI, 12CO and mid IR (λ 24 μm) with data from the public SGPS, CfA CO and MIPSGAL surveys, respectively. Results. Based on the radio images and the comparison with X-ray and IR observations, we confirm that there is no PWN within G344.7-0.1; the observed emission highlights sites where the SN blast wave is encountering dense material. No radio counterpart is found for the X-ray object CXOU J170357.8-414302. The X-ray radiation completely fills in the interior of the SNR, being thermal in nature and originating in heated ejecta. From the spectral analysis it is inferred that G344.7-0.1 is the result of a core-collapse SN that exploded about 3000 yr ago. On the basis of HI absorption and emission we redetermined its distance in (6.3 ± 0.1) kpc. From the study of the surrounding gas, we conclude that G344.7-0.1 has evolved within an HI bubble created by the SN precursor. This bubble is, in turn, part of a larger HI/IR ring created by the stellar wind of prior-generation stars, about 2.6 × 106 yr ago. A second generation of stars formed in this compressed gas and about 3000 yr ago one of these stars exploded, creating the SNR G344.7-0.1. This study suggests that G344.7-0.1 and its turbulent environment is a plausible counterpart for HESS J1702-420. © 2011 ESO. 2011 https://bibliotecadigital.exactas.uba.ar/collection/paper/document/paper_00046361_v531_n_p_Giacani http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12110/paper_00046361_v531_n_p_Giacani
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topic Gamma rays: ISM
ISM: individual objects: G344.7 - 0.1
ISM: supernova remnants
X-rays: individuals: HESS J1702-420
Blast waves
Compressed gas
Dense materials
Gamma ray sources
High resolution
Interstellar mediums
ISM: individual objects
ISM: supernova remnants
New study
Pulsar wind nebulae
Radio images
Second generation
Stellar wind
Supernova remnants
Turbulent environments
X ray radiation
X-rays: individuals: HESS J1702-420
XMM-Newton
Spectrum analysis
Stars
Tellurium compounds
X rays
Gamma rays
spellingShingle Gamma rays: ISM
ISM: individual objects: G344.7 - 0.1
ISM: supernova remnants
X-rays: individuals: HESS J1702-420
Blast waves
Compressed gas
Dense materials
Gamma ray sources
High resolution
Interstellar mediums
ISM: individual objects
ISM: supernova remnants
New study
Pulsar wind nebulae
Radio images
Second generation
Stellar wind
Supernova remnants
Turbulent environments
X ray radiation
X-rays: individuals: HESS J1702-420
XMM-Newton
Spectrum analysis
Stars
Tellurium compounds
X rays
Gamma rays
A new study of the supernova remnant G344.7-0.1 located in the vicinity of the unidentified TeV source HESS J1702-420
topic_facet Gamma rays: ISM
ISM: individual objects: G344.7 - 0.1
ISM: supernova remnants
X-rays: individuals: HESS J1702-420
Blast waves
Compressed gas
Dense materials
Gamma ray sources
High resolution
Interstellar mediums
ISM: individual objects
ISM: supernova remnants
New study
Pulsar wind nebulae
Radio images
Second generation
Stellar wind
Supernova remnants
Turbulent environments
X ray radiation
X-rays: individuals: HESS J1702-420
XMM-Newton
Spectrum analysis
Stars
Tellurium compounds
X rays
Gamma rays
description Context. The identification of counterparts of dark gamma-ray sources adds greatly to our understanding of their underlying astrophysical processes. Aims. We investigate the physical properties of the supernova remnant (SNR) G344.7-0.1, to clarify whether it hosts a pulsar wind nebula (PWN), and the possible physical relationship between the SNR and the gamma-ray source HESS J1702-420. Methods. The research was carried out based on new high-resolution radio images produced from archival ATCA and VLA data in combination with X-ray archival XMM-Newton data. The ambient interstellar medium was investigated in HI, 12CO and mid IR (λ 24 μm) with data from the public SGPS, CfA CO and MIPSGAL surveys, respectively. Results. Based on the radio images and the comparison with X-ray and IR observations, we confirm that there is no PWN within G344.7-0.1; the observed emission highlights sites where the SN blast wave is encountering dense material. No radio counterpart is found for the X-ray object CXOU J170357.8-414302. The X-ray radiation completely fills in the interior of the SNR, being thermal in nature and originating in heated ejecta. From the spectral analysis it is inferred that G344.7-0.1 is the result of a core-collapse SN that exploded about 3000 yr ago. On the basis of HI absorption and emission we redetermined its distance in (6.3 ± 0.1) kpc. From the study of the surrounding gas, we conclude that G344.7-0.1 has evolved within an HI bubble created by the SN precursor. This bubble is, in turn, part of a larger HI/IR ring created by the stellar wind of prior-generation stars, about 2.6 × 106 yr ago. A second generation of stars formed in this compressed gas and about 3000 yr ago one of these stars exploded, creating the SNR G344.7-0.1. This study suggests that G344.7-0.1 and its turbulent environment is a plausible counterpart for HESS J1702-420. © 2011 ESO.
title A new study of the supernova remnant G344.7-0.1 located in the vicinity of the unidentified TeV source HESS J1702-420
title_short A new study of the supernova remnant G344.7-0.1 located in the vicinity of the unidentified TeV source HESS J1702-420
title_full A new study of the supernova remnant G344.7-0.1 located in the vicinity of the unidentified TeV source HESS J1702-420
title_fullStr A new study of the supernova remnant G344.7-0.1 located in the vicinity of the unidentified TeV source HESS J1702-420
title_full_unstemmed A new study of the supernova remnant G344.7-0.1 located in the vicinity of the unidentified TeV source HESS J1702-420
title_sort new study of the supernova remnant g344.7-0.1 located in the vicinity of the unidentified tev source hess j1702-420
publishDate 2011
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