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Accretion onto neutron stars with the presence of a double layer (1986)

Elsner, R. F. ; Sutherland, P. G. ; Williams, A. C. ; [et al.]

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Publication Date: 2011-08-19

Description: It is known from laboratory experiments that double layers can form in plasmas, usually in the presence of an electric current. It is argued that a double layer may be present in the accretion column of a neutron star in a binary system. It is suggested that the double layer may be the predominant deceleration mechanism for the accreting ions, especially for sources with X-ray luminosities of less than about 10 to the 37th erg/s. Previous models have involved either a collisionless shock or an assumed gradual deceleration of the accreting ions to thermalize the energy of the infalling matter.

Keywords: ASTROPHYSICS

Type: Astrophysical Journal, Part 1 (ISSN 0004-637X); 305; 759-766

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