X-ray reflection spectra from ionized slabs

被引:235
作者
Ross, RR
Fabian, AC [1 ]
Young, AJ
机构
[1] Coll Holy Cross, Dept Phys, Worcester, MA 01610 USA
[2] Univ Cambridge, Inst Astron, Cambridge CB3 0HA, England
关键词
accretion; accretion discs; line : profiles; radiative transfer; galaxies : active; X-rays : general; X-rays : stars;
D O I
10.1046/j.1365-8711.1999.02528.x
中图分类号
P1 [天文学];
学科分类号
0704 ;
摘要
X-ray reflection spectra are an important component in the X-ray spectra of many active galactic nuclei and Galactic black hole candidates. It is likely that reflection takes place from highly ionized surfaces of the accretion disc in some cases. this can lead to strong Comptonization of the emergent iron, and other absorption and emission features. We present such reflection spectra here, computed in a self-consistent manner with the method described by Ross & Fabian. In particular we emphasize the range where the ionization parameter (the flux to density ratio) xi is around and above 10(4). Such spectra may be relevant to the observed spectral features found in black hole candidates such as Cygnus X-l in the low/hard state.
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页码:461 / 466
页数:6
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