What is special about Cygnus X-1 - Black holes in theory and observation: X-ray observationsOf the eight X-ray sources now known which may be associated with binary stellar systems, Cygnus X-1 is the most likely candidate for being a black hole. The X-ray evidence from several experiments is reviewed, with special emphasis on those characteristics which appear to distinguish Cygnus X-1 from other compact X-ray emitting objects. Data are examined within the context of a model in which millisecond bursts (Rothschild et al., 1974) are superposed on shot-noise fluctuations (Terrell, 1972) arising from 'events' of durations on the order of a second. Possible spectral-temporal correlations are investigated which indicate new measurements that need to be made in future experiments.
Document ID
19750051457
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Boldt, E.
Holt, S.
Rothschild, R.
Serlemitsos, P. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, Md., United States)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1975
Subject Category
Astrophysics
Meeting Information
Meeting: International Conference on X-Rays in Space - Cosmic, Solar, and Auroral X-Rays, Calgary