Long Term Behavior of X-ray Pulsars in the Small Magellanic Cloud

Details Long Term Behavior of X-ray Pulsars in the Small Magellanic Cloud Long Term Behavior of X-ray Pulsars in the Small Magellanic Cloud

2004-06-18

arxiv.org/abs/astro-ph/0406420v2

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astrophysics

Revised version accepted for publication in ApJ Supplement. 26 pages text, plus 44 figures, 7 tables, references

Scientific paper

10.1086/432884

Results of a 4 year monitoring campaign of the SMC using the Rossi X-ray timing Explorer (RXTE) are presented. This large dataset makes possible detailed investigation of a significant sample of SMC X-ray binaries. 8 new X-ray pulsars were discovered and a total of 20 different systems were detected. Spectral and timing parameters were obtained for 18. In the case of 10 pulsars, repeated outbursts were observed, allowing determination of candidate orbital periods for these systems. We also discuss the spatial and pulse period distributions of the SMC pulsars.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Long Term Behavior of X-ray Pulsars in the Small Magellanic Cloud does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with Long Term Behavior of X-ray Pulsars in the Small Magellanic Cloud, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Long Term Behavior of X-ray Pulsars in the Small Magellanic Cloud will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-203340