Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astronomy
Scientific paper
Apr 1977
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1977mnras.179...43l&link_type=abstract
Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, vol. 179, Apr. 1977, p. 43-53.
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astronomy
44
Galactic Radiation, Gamma Rays, Radiant Flux Density, X Ray Sources, Astronomical Models, Binary Stars, Black Holes (Astronomy), Globular Clusters, Neutron Stars, Stellar Mass Accretion, Tables (Data), X Ray Astronomy, X Ray Spectra
Scientific paper
Available information on 12 well-observed and three poorly observed X-ray burst sources is reviewed. Specific attention is given to source positions, associated 'steady' X-ray emission, intervals between bursts, energy fluxes, spectral hardening and softening during bursts, as well as burst-active and inactive states. Differences and similarities between X-ray and gamma-ray bursts are discussed, the possibility is considered that the gradual decay of bursts results from scattering of an initial short pulse by a surrounding cloud or atmosphere, and it is suggested that most burst sources are not located in globular clusters. The proposed association of X-ray bursts with supermassive black holes is considered to be almost certainly incorrect.
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