The X-ray Spectrum of the Galactic Supernova Remnant RCW 103

Daniel Patnaude (SAO)

I present a spectral analysis of archival observations of the Galactic supernova remnant RCW 103. The X-ray spectrum is dominated by thermal X-ray emission and shows little evidence for a nonthermal synchrotron component. Furthermore, the thermal X-ray emission is dominated by shocked ISM and does not appear to have appreciable emission from the ejecta component.