Compton models of the isotropic x-ray background
Journal Article
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· Astrophys. J., v. 181, no. 2, pp. 255-259
It is shown that the spectral shape of the x-ray flux arising from Compton scattering of fast electrons on the microwave background radiation, contrary to a recent assertion, is not inconsistent with present observations of the isotropic x-ray background. (auth)
- Research Organization:
- Univ. of California, San Diego
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- NSA Number:
- NSA-29-005941
- OSTI ID:
- 4401666
- Journal Information:
- Astrophys. J., v. 181, no. 2, pp. 255-259, Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 30-JUN-74
- Country of Publication:
- Country unknown/Code not available
- Language:
- English
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