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X-ray spectra of Hercules X-1. I - Iron line fluorescence from a subrelativistic shell (1977)

Swank, J. H. ; Holt, S. S. ; Becker, R. H. ; [et al.]

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Publication Date: 2011-08-17

Description: The X-ray spectrum of Her X-1 was observed in the energy range from 2 to 24 keV from August 29 to September 3, 1975. Emission features are observed near the K-alpha iron-line energy which exhibit both broadening and a double line structure. The total luminosity in these features is about 4 by 10 to the 35th power ergs/s. Iron line fluorescence from an opaque cool (not exceeding 1 million K) shell of material at the Alfven surface provides the necessary luminosity in this feature. The double line structure and the line energy width can be due to Doppler shifts if the shell is forced to corotate with the pulsar at a radius of at least 800 million cm. Implications of this model regarding physical conditions near Her X-1 are discussed.

Keywords: ASTROPHYSICS

Type: Astrophysical Journal; vol. 215

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