TITLE:
Swift XRT Analysis of Type II-P Supernova SN 2008ij
AUTHORS:
SH. M. Shehata, Ahmed M. Fouad, R. M. Samir, A. A. Shaker
KEYWORDS:
X-Ray Core Collapse Supernova, Swift (XRT) Observations
JOURNAL NAME:
International Journal of Astronomy and Astrophysics,
Vol.14 No.3,
September
10,
2024
ABSTRACT: This study investigates the X-ray properties and evolution of Type II supernovae (SNe II) observed by Swift, examining variations among supernovae and exploring their X-ray characteristics over time. We present the first X-ray study of the Type IIp supernova SN 2008ij using data from the Swift X-ray mission. This investigation focuses on its spectral properties, identifying an X-ray flux of 1.20 (+0.11, −0.10) × 10−13 erg/cm2/s and a plasma temperature of 4.76 (+1.22, −0.83) keV. Our study marks an advancement in understanding SN 2008ij, providing crucial results into its X-ray emission characteristics. These results lay the groundwork for future studies of Type IIp supernovae, offering a foundation for exploring their evolutionary and physical processes.