The Sigma-D relation, or Σ-D Relation, is the claimed relation between the radio surface brightness and diameter of a supernova remnant. It is generally regarded as of limited physical use, since it has very large scatter and is dominated by observational selection biases.
The Sigma-D relation, or Σ-D Relation, is the claimed relation between the radio surface brightness and diameter of a supernova remnant. It is generally regarded as of limited physical use, since it has very large scatter and is dominated by observational selection biases.
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