On the integrated continuum radio spectrum of supernova remnant W44 (G34.7-0.4): New insights from Planck

Abstract

In this paper, the integrated continuum radio spectrum of supernova remnant (SNR) W44 was analyzed up to 70 GHz by testing different emission models that can be responsible for its particular shape. The observations by the Planck space telescope made it possible to analyze the high frequency part of radio emission from SNRs. Although the quality of radio continuum spectrum (a high scatter of data points at same frequencies) prevents us to make definite conclusions, the possibility of spinning the dust emission detection towards this remnant is emphasized. In addition, a concave-down feature due to synchrotron losses can not be definitely dismissed by the present knowledge of the integrated radio continuum spectrum of this SNR.