Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astrophysics
Scientific paper
2006-11-02
Astrophys.J.657:448-452,2007
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astrophysics
accepted ApJ
Scientific paper
10.1086/510573
We present data from INTEGRAL and BeppoSAX satellites showing spectral state transitions of the neutron-star, atoll-type, low-mass X-ray binary 1705-44. Its energy spectrum can be described as the sum of one or two blackbody components, a 6.4-keV Fe line, and a component due to thermal Comptonization. In addition, and for the first time in this source, we find a strong signature of Compton reflection, presumably due to illumination of the optically-thick accretion disk by the Comptonization spectrum. The two blackbody components, which the soft-state data require, presumably arise from both the disk and the neutron-star surface. The Comptonization probably takes place in a hot inner flow irradiated by some of the blackbody photons. The spectral transitions are shown to be associated with variations in the bolometric luminosity, most likely proportional to the accretion rate. Indipendentely from the spectral state, we also see changes in the temperature of the Comptonizing electrons and the strength of Compton reflection.
Bazzano Angela
Fiocchi Mariateresa
Ubertini Pietro
Zdziarski Andrzej A.
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