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Einstein observations of extended galactic X-ray sources
Features of the X-ray pictures taken aboard the space observatory are presented. Imaging proportional counter pictures in three broad X-ray energy ranges were obtained. The X-ray spectrum of supernova remnants is described
Task allocation in a distributed computing system
A conceptual framework is examined for task allocation in distributed systems. Application and computing system parameters critical to task allocation decision processes are discussed. Task allocation techniques are addressed which focus on achieving a balance in the load distribution among the system's processors. Equalization of computing load among the processing elements is the goal. Examples of system performance are presented for specific applications. Both static and dynamic allocation of tasks are considered and system performance is evaluated using different task allocation methodologies
ROSAT HRI Detection of the 16 ms Pulsar PSR J0537-6910 Inside SNR N157B
Based on a deep ROSAT HRI observation, we have detected a pulsed signal in
the 0.1-2 keV band from PSR J0537-6910 --- the recently discovered pulsar
associated with the supernova remnant N157B in the Large Magellanic Cloud. The
measured pulse period 0.01611548182 ms (+- 0.02 ns), Epoch MJD 50540.5, gives a
revised linear spin-down rate of , slightly
greater than the previously derived value. The narrow pulse shape (FWHM = 10%
duty cycle) in the ROSAT band resembles those seen in both XTE and ASCA data (>
2 keV), but there is also marginal evidence for an interpulse. This ROSAT
detection enables us to locate the pulsar at R.A., Dec (J2000) =
. With its uncertainty , this
position coincides with the centroid of a compact X-ray source. But the pulsed
emission accounts for only about 10% of the source luminosity in the 0.1-2 keV band. These results support our previous
suggestions: (1) The pulsar is moving at a high velocity ();
(2) A bow shock, formed around the pulsar, is responsible for most of the X-ray
emission from the source; (3) A collimated outflow from the bow shock region
powers a pulsar wind nebula that accounts for an elongated non-thermal radio
and X-ray feature to the northwest of the pulsar.Comment: 6 pages including 3 figures. To be published in ApJ
Letter from Robert D. Seward to Oliver V. Pelletier
05.07.1940, A handwritten letter from Robert D. Seward to Oilver V. Pelletier concerning the Festival de la Bonne Chansonhttps://digitalcommons.usm.maine.edu/fac-festival-bonne-chanson/1025/thumbnail.jp
The Supernova Remnant CTA 1
The supernova remnants G327.1-1.1 and G327.4+0.4 (Kes 27) are located 1.5 deg apart in the constellation Norma. In 1980, Einstein IPC observations discovered that both were irregular filled-center X-ray sources with possible point sources superposed. This paper describes new ROSAT position sensitive proportional counter (PSPC) observations which both map the diffuse structure and clearly show several unresolved sources in each field. Both remnants have bright emitting regions inside the limb which might indicate the presence of high energy electrons accelerated by a pulsar. The interior region is more prominent in G327.1-1.1 than in Kes 27. The spectra are relatively strongly absorbed, as expected from distant remnants close to the galactic plane. Comparison of the X-ray and radio maps of each remnant allows us to attribute some emission to a shell and some to the interior. With this information, a blast-wave model is used to derive approximate ages and energy release. Indications are that the Kes 27 supernova deposited approximately 10(exp 51) ergs in the surrounding medium. The G327.1-1.1 event probably deposited a factor of 3-10 less
X-ray Survey of the Small Magellanic Cloud
A region of over 40 square degrees centered on the Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC) has been surveyed with the imaging instruments of the Einstein Observatory. The survey is approximately complete to Lx = 1036 ergs s-1, and the faintest source detected in the SMC, has Lx ≈ 3 x 1035 ergs s-1. Twenty-six sources were clearly seen. Five are identified with objects not associated with the SMC. The only previously known source detected was SMC X-1 which, when in a high state, is the brightest source in the SMC. The second brightest source observed, a previously unknown supernova remnant (SNR), is located in the central part of the SMC. Four other weaker sources are probably also SNRs in the SMC. The remaining 15 sources are not yet identified and, since some are far from the center of the cloud, are probably not all members of the SMC
CHANDRA Observations of the X-ray Halo around the Crab Nebula
Two Chandra observations have been used to search for thermal X-ray emission
from within and around the Crab Nebula. Dead-time was minimized by excluding
the brightest part of the Nebula from the field of view. A dust-scattered halo
comprising 5% of the strength of the Crab is clearly detected with surface
brightness measured out to a radial distance of 18 arcminutes. Coverage is 100%
at 4 arcminutes, 50% at 12 arcminutes, and 25% at 18 arcminutes. The observed
halo is compared with predictions based on 3 different interstellar grain
models and one can be adjusted to fit the observation. This dust halo and
mirror scattering form a high background region which has been searched for
emission from shock-heated material in an outer shell. We find no evidence for
such emission. We can set upper limits a factor of 10-1000 less than the
surface brightness observed from outer shells around similar remnants. The
upper limit for X-ray luminosity of an outer shell is about 10e34 erg/s.
Although it is possible to reconcile our observation with an 8-13 solar mass
progenitor, we argue that this is unlikely.Comment: 26 pages, 12 figures, accepted by Ap
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