Compton heated winds and coronae above accretion disks. I. Dynamics

Journal Article · Mon Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 1983 · Astrophys. J.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1086/161178· OSTI ID:5542833

Begelman, M C; McKee, C F; Shields, G A

X-rays emitted in the inner part of an accretion disk system can heat the surface of the disk farther out, producing a corona and possibly driving off a strong wind. We analyze the dynamics of Compton-heated coronae and winds, using an approximate two-dimensional technique to estimate the mass loss rate as a function of distance from the source of X-rays.

• Research Organization: Astronomy Department, University of California, Berkeley
• OSTI ID: 5542833
• Journal Information: Astrophys. J.; (United States), Journal Name: Astrophys. J.; (United States) Vol. 271:1; ISSN ASJOA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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