The X-ray Lightcurve of WR 140

Details The X-ray Lightcurve of WR 140 The X-ray Lightcurve of WR 140

2011-01-07

arxiv.org/abs/1101.1422v1

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astrophysics

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics

6 pages, 5 figures, Published in proceedings of "Stellar Winds in Interaction", editors T. Eversberg and J.H. Knapen. Full pro

Scientific paper

WR 140 is a canonical massive "colliding wind" binary system in which periodically-varying X-ray emission is produced by the collision between the wind of the WC7 and O4-5 star components in the space between the two stars. We have obtained X-ray observations using the RXTE satellite observatory through almost one complete orbital cycle including two consecutive periastron passages. We discuss the results of this observing campaign, and the implications of the X-ray data for our understanding of the orbital dynamics and the stellar mass loss.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

The X-ray Lightcurve of WR 140 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 The X-ray Lightcurve of WR 140, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and The X-ray Lightcurve of WR 140 will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-483871