Flares from Sgr A* and their emission mechanism

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2010-02-15

arxiv.org/abs/1002.2885v1

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astrophysics

Galaxy Astrophysics

Proceedings of the Galactic Center Workshop 2009, Shanghai

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We summarize recent observations and modeling of the brightest Sgr A* flare to be observed simultaneously in (near)-infrared and X-rays to date. Trying to explain the spectral characteristics of this flare through inverse Compton mechanisms implies physical parameters that are unrealistic for Sgr A*. Instead, a "cooling break" synchrotron model provides a more feasible explanation for the X-ray emission. In a magnetic field of about 5-30 Gauss the X-ray emitting electrons cool very quickly on the typical dynamical timescale while the NIR-emitting electrons cool more slowly. This produces a spectral break in the model between NIR and X-ray wavelengths that can explain the differences in the observed spectral indices.

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