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A model for the Centaurus X-3 phenomenon.Description of a model for Cen X-3 according to which the X-ray emission comes from an atmosphere heated by shock waves produced by surface pulsations of a white dwarf. This model can explain the luminosity, period, and spectrum of Cen X-3. The way in which these quantities vary with pulsation period and amplitude is discussed.
Document ID
19720041002
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
External Source(s)
doi:10.1086/151411
Authors
Blumenthal, G. R.
Cavaliere, A.
Tucker, W. H. (American Science and Engineering, Inc. Cambridge, Mass., United States)
Rose, W. K. (MIT Cambridge, Mass., United States)
Date Acquired
August 6, 2013
Publication Date
April 1, 1972
Publication Information
Publication: Astrophysical Journal
Volume: 173
Subject Category
Space Sciences
Accession Number
72A24668
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS5-11422
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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