Iron lines in superstrong magnetic fields

Journal Article · Mon Jun 29 04:00:00 EDT 1981 · Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.46.1700· OSTI ID:6296001

Ruder, H; Wunner, G; Herold, H; Truemper, J

The possibility of observing atomic lines in the x-ray spectra of strongly magnetized accreting neutron stars is discussed. For magnetic field strengths ranging from 10/sup 11/ to 10/sup 14/ G both the energies and the oscillator strengths of Fe XXVI lines are calculated quantitatively. These lines are expected to be highest in energy, and should dominate at source temperatures kTapprox.10 --30 keV.

• Research Organization: Institut fuer Theoretische Physik, Universitaet Erlangen-Nuernberg, D-8520 Erlangen, West Germany
• OSTI ID: 6296001
• Journal Information: Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 46:26; ISSN PRLTA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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COSMIC X-RAY SOURCES
ENERGY LEVELS
ENERGY-LEVEL TRANSITIONS
IONS
IRON IONS
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STAR ACCRETION
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