DISC-OVERFLOW ACCRETION IN THE INTERMEDIATE POLAR FO AQUARII

被引:49
作者
HELLIER, C
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关键词
ACCRETION; ACCRETION DISKS; BINARIES; CLOSE; STARS; INDIVIDUAL; FO AQR; MAGNETIC FIELDS; NOVAE; CATACLYSMIC VARIABLES; X-RAYS;
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10.1093/mnras/265.1.L35
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P1 [天文学];
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0704 ;
摘要
The Ginga X-ray light curve of FO Aqr shows spin, orbital and beat period modulations. Norton et al. have interpreted this as resulting from discless accretion. I show that the light curve is also compatible with a hybrid model in which accreting material flows through a disc and also in a stream above the disc. This alternative is supported by several lines of evidence.
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页码:L35 / L39
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