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Polarization from Scattering in X-Ray BinariesA paradox of X-ray binaries is that their strong X-ray flux ionizes much nearby low density gas, making it difficult to observe. Polarization can reveal gas which is fully ionized and can provide new insight into X-ray binary environments. In this talk I will present models for the scattering and polarization in X-ray binaries, adopting gas parameters which are chosen according to current ideas about these systems. These include stellar winds from a massive companion, X-ray induced disk winds, and the photospheres of a disk or binary companion.
Document ID
20090015895
Acquisition Source
Goddard Space Flight Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Kallman, T. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Date Acquired
August 24, 2013
Publication Date
April 27, 2009
Subject Category
Astrophysics
Meeting Information
Meeting: The Coming of Age of X-ray Polarimetry
Location: Rome
Country: Italy
Start Date: April 27, 2009
End Date: April 30, 2009
Sponsors: Istituto di Astrofisica Spaziale e Fisica Cosmica
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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