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Accretion disc atmospheres and winds in low‐mass X‐ray binaries

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: In the last decade, X‐ray spectroscopy has enabled a wealth of discoveries of photoionised absorbers in X‐ray binaries. Studies of such accretion disc atmospheres and winds are of fundamental importance to understand accretion processes and possible feedback mechanisms to the environment. In this work, we review the current observational state and theoretical understanding of accretion disc atmospheres and winds in low‐mass X‐ray binaries, focusing on the wind launching mechanisms and on the dependence on accretion state. We conclude with issues that deserve particular attention. (© 2016 WILEY‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)

Source: Astronomische Nachrichten

DOI: 10.1002/asna.201612315

Authors: M. Díaz Trigo, L. Boirin

Institutions: European Southern Observatory, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Observatoire astronomique de Strasbourg, Université de Strasbourg

Language: English

Topic: Astrophysical Phenomena and Observations

Subfield: Astronomy and Astrophysics

Field: Physics and Astronomy

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2273013413

FWCI: 6.696

Cites: 93

Cited by: 149

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