Neutron stars as X-ray burst sources

Journal Article · Sun May 15 04:00:00 EDT 1977 · Astrophys. J.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1086/155248· OSTI ID:7097914

Baan, W A

X-ray bursts are interpreted in the light of a model in which accreted matter accumulates at the magnetopause of a rotating neutron star until the surface becomes unstable for Kruskal-Schwarzschild instabilities. An instability releases matter from the magnetopause and produces a burst. A qualitative explanation is presented for the observed bursting patterns as well as the shapes and spectral properties of the bursts. A classification for the different types of discrete X-ray sources is suggested.

• Research Organization: Department of Physics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• OSTI ID: 7097914
• Journal Information: Astrophys. J.; (United States), Journal Name: Astrophys. J.; (United States) Vol. 214:1; ISSN ASJOA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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COSMIC X-RAY SOURCES
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NEUTRON STARS
PLASMA
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ROTATION
STAR ACCRETION
STAR EVOLUTION
STAR MODELS
STARS
STELLAR ATMOSPHERES
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X RADIATION