Black-Holes in X-Ray Binaries - X-Ray Properties of the Galactic Black-Hole Candidates
Abstract
X-ray properties of the galactic black hole candidates are reviewed. Those properties, previously considered as possible black hole signatures, are reassessed in the light of the recent results. Two bright transients recently discovered from Ginga exhibit unique X-ray properties. Their characteristics are studied as a function of accretion rate. The results suggest that these sources are new black hole candidates. Similarities in the spectral characteristics between the galactic black hole candidates and AGN's are discussed.
- Publication:
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Two Topics in X-Ray Astronomy, Volume 1: X Ray Binaries. Volume 2: AGN and the X Ray Background
- Pub Date:
- 1989
- Bibcode:
- 1989ESASP.296....3T
- Keywords:
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- Active Galactic Nuclei;
- Black Holes (Astronomy);
- Stellar Spectra;
- X Ray Binaries;
- X Ray Spectra;
- Emission Spectra;
- Stellar Mass Accretion;
- X Ray Astronomy;
- Astronomy