Multiwavelength Observations of the Black Hole XTE J1118+480 in Quiescence

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Sep 2001

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Chandra Proposal ID #03401009

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Chandra Proposal Id #03401009

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The X-ray nova XTE J1118+480 has minimal interstellar extinction and therefore represents an outstanding opportunity for multiwavelength studies. In outburst we conducted a comprehensive study of this object that was extremely rewarding. Now we propose an analogous campaign to observe the quiescent state using Chandra, HST and the MMT. Our objectives are to (1) assemble the best possible optical to X-ray spectrum of a quiescent black hole, (2) constrain the radius of the inner edge of the accretion disk, (3) determine if the UV/optical emission is due to the accretion disk or to an advection-dominated flow, (4) acquire key data on the extreme faintness of black holes relative to neutron stars, and (5) test models proposed to explain the faintness of quiescent black holes.

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