Optical properties of binary X-ray sources
Abstract
The paper attempts to summarize in a convenient form the present state of experimental knowledge on the optical properties of binary X-ray sources, and to draw attention to the most important problems in which observational progress can be made with current techniques. The basic observational techniques which have been applied to this study are described, including spectroscopic classification, photometry, IR measurements, and polarization measurements. Attention is given to the following systems: Cygnus X-1/HDE 226868; Cen X-3; Sanduleak 160/SMC X-1; Hz Herculis/Her X-1; V 818 Sco/Sco X-1; Cygnus X-3; HD 77581/Vela XR-1; and HD 153919/3U 1700-37.
- Publication:
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Physics and Astrophysics of Neutron Stars and Black Holes
- Pub Date:
- 1978
- Bibcode:
- 1978pans.proc...63B
- Keywords:
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- Binary Stars;
- Optical Properties;
- X Ray Astronomy;
- X Ray Stars;
- Astronomical Photometry;
- Distance;
- Periodic Variations;
- Stellar Mass;
- Stellar Models;
- Astrophysics