@inproceedings{0e6fae4604044c6b98e4275869db5213,
title = "New high resolution X-ray studies of magellanic cloud supernova remnants",
abstract = "We have undertaken a series of studies of Magellanic Cloud (MC) supernova remnants (SNRs), utilizing the high spatial and spectral resolution and sensitivity of instruments aboard Chandra and XMM-Newton, as well as supplemental observations at optical and radio wave-lengths. Here we present the findings of some of our recent work using these X-ray observatories. Our study has focused on older, well-evolved remnants, allowing us to examine the later stages of SNR evolution. The sensitivity and depth of our observations have enabled us to detect previously unseen X-ray emission from large, faint shells. In addition, the superior spatial resolution of these instruments has allowed us to distinguish particular X-ray features, including two new candidates for pulsar-wind nebulae (PWNe), and to perform spatially resolved spectroscopy for these SNRs. Using these data, we study several SNRs in which X-rays generated at the shock front no longer dominate the emission, leading to a central brightening in X-rays typical of {"}mixed morphology{"} SNRs. Further, we investigate regions where two or more SNRs exist in close proximity, with the possibility of multi-SNR interactions. In each case, we analyze the physical properties and progenitor types of the SNRs.",
keywords = "Supernova Remnants, X-rays",
author = "Williams, {R. N.M.} and Chu, {Y. H.} and Chen, {C. H.} and Gruendl, {R. A.} and Dickel, {J. R.} and Seward, {F. D.} and Guerrero, {M. A.} and R. Shelton",
note = "Copyright: Copyright 2011 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.; X-ray Universe 2005 ; Conference date: 26-09-2005 Through 30-09-2005",
year = "2006",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "9290929154",
series = "European Space Agency, (Special Publication) ESA SP",
number = "604",
pages = "375--376",
booktitle = "X-ray Universe 2005",
edition = "604",
}