Gamma-Rays and Neutrinos from Very Young Supernova Remnants
arXiv:astro-ph/9703045 · doi:10.1016/S0927-6505(98)00014-0
Abstract
We consider the result of acceleration of heavy ions in the slot gap potential of a very young pulsar with a hot polar cap. Photodisintegration of the heavy ions in the radiation field of the polar cap and pulsar surface gives rise to a flux of energetic neutrons. Some fraction of these neutrons interact with target nuclei in the supernova shell to produce neutrino and gamma-ray signals which should be observable from very young supernova remnants in our galaxy for a range of pulsar parameters.
27 pages, 10 figures, LaTex, minor revision, accepted for publication in Astroparticle Physics