Large frequency drifts during Type I X-ray bursts

Details Large frequency drifts during Type I X-ray bursts Large frequency drifts during Type I X-ray bursts

2003-04-08

arxiv.org/abs/astro-ph/0304153v2

Astron.Astrophys. 410 (2003) 967

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astrophysics

8 pages, more discussion added

Scientific paper

10.1051/0004-6361:20031310

We study the spin-down of a neutron star atmosphere during the Type I X-ray burst in low mass X-ray binaries. Using polar cap acceleration models, we show that the resulting stellar ``wind'' torque on the burning shell due to the flowing charged particles (electrons, protons and ions) from the star's polar caps may change the shell's angular momentum during the burst. We conclude that the net change in the angular momentum of the star's atmosphere can account for rather large frequency drifts observed during Type I X-ray burst.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Large frequency drifts during Type I X-ray bursts 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 Large frequency drifts during Type I X-ray bursts, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Large frequency drifts during Type I X-ray bursts will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-558854