Studies of cluster X-ray sources, energy spectra for the Perseus, Virgo, and Coma clusters

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Jul 1975

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1975apj...199..299k&link_type=abstract

Astrophysical Journal, vol. 199, July 15, 1975, pt. 1, p. 299-306.

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astronomy

144

Bremsstrahlung, Energy Spectra, Galactic Clusters, Uhuru Satellite, X Ray Sources, X Ray Spectra, Astronomical Models, Computer Programs, Galactic Radiation, Spaceborne Astronomy, X Ray Astronomy

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Final Uhuru X-ray differential-energy spectra are presented for the Perseus, Virgo, and Coma clusters. Power-law and isothermal bremsstrahlung model spectra with low-energy cutoffs are given, and the energy-dependent Gaunt factor is calculated for the bremsstrahlung. The spectra, which are best fits to the Uhuru data between 2 and 10 keV, are compared with previous observations of these sources in the energy range from 0.1 to 100 keV. The problem of parameter estimation is discussed, error bars with 68% confidence are given for the independently determined slope and cutoff parameters, and the 68% confidence limits are plotted for the fitted spectral functions. The data for Perseus above 20 keV marginally favor the bremsstrahlung fit, those for Virgo between 0.25 and 1.0 keV clearly favor that curve, and those for Coma indicate a low-energy turnover or cutoff. Implications of such a cutoff are briefly discussed.

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