Other
Scientific paper
Aug 2006
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2006iaujd...6e..29w&link_type=abstract
Neutron Stars and Black Holes in Star Clusters, 26th meeting of the IAU, Joint Discussion 6, 17-18 August 2006, Prague, Czech Re
Other
Scientific paper
Globular clusters are thought to harbour a population of compact binaries that could be responsible for delaying the inevitable core collapse of these dense clusters. Compact binaries and their progeny were previously elusive in the optical domain because of the high stellar densities. Observing these clusters in X-rays, where in such a domain the compact binaries are relatively bright, diminishes the over-crowding problem, allowing us to detect them. We present observations of seven Galactic globular clusters that we have made with XMM-Newton, along with follow-up optical photometry and spectroscopy made with the Very Large Telescope (VLT). We discuss the varying populations of neutron star low mass X-ray binaries and their descendants (millisecond pulsars), cataclysmic variables, active binaries, as well as other objects that we have identified in these clusters. We also explore the formation mechanisms of these systems and their use in tracing the dynamical history of these clusters.
Barret Dider
Servillat Mathieu
Webb Natalie A.
No associations
LandOfFree
XMM-Newton Observations Of X-ray Sources In Globular Clusters 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 XMM-Newton Observations Of X-ray Sources In Globular Clusters, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and XMM-Newton Observations Of X-ray Sources In Globular Clusters will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1783828