Radiative models for jets in X-ray binaries

TL;DR

This paper develops a lepto-hadronic model to predict electromagnetic radiation from jets in microquasars with low-mass companions, focusing on gamma-ray emissions and preparing for future observational tests.

Contribution

It introduces a new lepto-hadronic model specifically for jets in low-mass microquasars, with detailed gamma-ray predictions and applications to specific systems.

Findings

Model predicts gamma-ray emission levels for microquasar jets.

Application to specific systems demonstrates the model's relevance.

Predictions will be tested with upcoming gamma-ray telescopes.

Abstract

In this work we develop a lepto-hadronic model for the electromagnetic radiation from jets in microquasars with low-mass companion stars. We present general results as well as applications to some specific systems, and carefully analyze the predictions of the model in the gamma-ray band. The results will be directly tested in the near future with the present and forthcoming space-borne and terrestrial gamma-ray telescopes.