An atlas of supernova remnant magnetic fields

Observations of polarised radio emISSIOn from supernova remnants are reviewed and maps presented for the projected magnetic fields deduced from these observations. It is fairly clear that the fields in the young objects are radial and that there is a strong bias towards finding these objects in pola...

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Published in:Australian journal of physics 1987, Vol.40 (6), p.771-787
Main Author: MILNE, D. K
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Astronomy
Earth, ocean, space
Exact sciences and technology
Interstellar medium (ism) and nebulae in external galaxies
Stellar systems. Galactic and extragalactic objects and systems. The universe
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Summary:Observations of polarised radio emISSIOn from supernova remnants are reviewed and maps presented for the projected magnetic fields deduced from these observations. It is fairly clear that the fields in the young objects are radial and that there is a strong bias towards finding these objects in polarisation surveys. Well-defined tangential fields can be seen only in older remnants which are located well off the galactic plane.
ISSN:0004-9506
1446-5582
DOI:10.1071/ph870771