Hydrodynamical Models of Pulsar wind Bow-Shock Nebulae
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We present hydrodynamical simulations, using a 2-D two fluid model, of bow shocks in a representative regime for pulsar wind driven bow-shock nebulae. We also investigate the behaviour of a passive toroidal magnetic field wounded around the pulsar velocity direction. Moreover we estimate the opacity of the bow-shock to penetration of ISM neutral hydrogen. Finally we compare these numerical results with those from an analytical model.
4 pages, Latex, 3 Encapsulated PostScript figures "To appear in "Neutron Stars in Supernova Remnants" (ASP Conference Proceedings), eds P.O.Slane and B.M.Gaensler"
4 pages, Latex, 3 Encapsulated PostScript figures "To appear in "Neutron Stars in Supernova Remnants" (ASP Conference Proceedings), eds P.O.Slane and B.M.Gaensler"