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arxiv: 1612.03647 · v1 · pith:VBYGJ3RFnew · submitted 2016-12-12 · 🌌 astro-ph.HE · astro-ph.GA· astro-ph.SR

Observations of the γ-ray pulsar J1932+1916 in X-rays

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keywords pulsargammaj1932x-raydiffusedistanceemissionobservations
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We present the analysis of the archival Suzaku and Swift X-ray observations of the young $\gamma$-ray pulsar J1932+1916 field. The data revealed a point-like object at the $\gamma$-ray position of the pulsar and diffuse X-ray emission around it. Spectra of the point-like source and diffuse emission are well-described by absorbed power-law models with spectral parameters typical for pulsar plus pulsar wind nebula systems. Therefore we suggest that Suzaku and Swift detected the X-ray counterpart of PSR J1932+1916. Assuming this interpretation, we constrain the distance to the pulsar in the range of 2-6 kpc. We also suggest possible association of the pulsar with the nearby supernova remnant G54.4-0.3 and discuss its implications for the pulsar proper motion, age and distance.

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