Probing stellar winds and accretion physics in high-mass X-ray binaries and ultra-luminous X-ray sources with LOFT
M. Orlandini, V. Doroshenko, L. Zampieri, E. Bozzo, A. Baykal, P., Blay, M. Chernyakova, R. Corbet, A. D'A\`i, T. Enoto, C. Ferrigno, M. Finger,, D. Klochkov, I. Kreykenbohm, S.C. Inam, P. Jenke, J.-C. Leyder, N. Masetti,, A. Manousakis, T. Mihara, B. Paul, K. Postnov, P. Reig
TL;DR
This paper discusses how the LOFT mission could significantly advance understanding of stellar winds, accretion processes, and extreme X-ray sources in high-mass X-ray binaries and ultra-luminous X-ray sources.
Contribution
It proposes utilizing LOFT's capabilities to explore accretion physics and stellar wind interactions in high-mass X-ray binaries and ULXs.
Findings
Enhanced timing and spectral analysis of X-ray sources
Potential to distinguish accretion mechanisms
Improved understanding of stellar wind properties
Abstract
This is a White Paper in support of the mission concept of the Large Observatory for X-ray Timing (LOFT), proposed as a medium-sized ESA mission. We discuss the potential of LOFT for the study of high-mass X-ray binaries and ultra-luminous X-ray sources. For a summary, we refer to the paper.
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TopicsAstrophysical Phenomena and Observations · Astronomical Observations and Instrumentation · Astronomy and Astrophysical Research