Cygnus X-1 in the High State

Details Cygnus X-1 in the High State Cygnus X-1 in the High State

Sep 2000

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2000cxo..prop.1041c&link_type=abstract

Chandra Proposal ID #02408064

Physics

Chandra Proposal Id #02408064

Scientific paper

Cyg X-1 is now in a rare high state, as seen by the ASM and radio monitoring. Such a state transition occurs only once every few years, and therefore offers a great opportunity for us to conduct a detailed study of this important black hole candidate in the high state, making use some of the unprecedented capabilities offered by Chandra. Previous Chandra observations of the source have revealed the presence of numerous emission lines and absorption edges (Schulz et al. 2001). There is already evidence that the line emission seems to vary depending upon the state of the source (low state vs. flare). It would, therefore, be very interesting to see how the source behaves in the high state. The results would almost certainly shed light on the difference in X-ray production processes and the binary environment between the low and high states, and, ultimately, on the physical process that is responsible for triggering a state transiton.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Cygnus X-1 in the High State 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 Cygnus X-1 in the High State, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Cygnus X-1 in the High State will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1383746