Spectral evolution along the orbit of IGR J16320-4751 with XMM-Newton

J. A.Zurita Heras, S. Chaty, L. Prat, J. Rodriguez

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Abstract

We monitored the obscured high-mass X-ray binary IGR J16320-4751 with the ESA X-ray satellite XMM-Newton in order to study the spectral evolution of the source along its orbital period, particularly the hydrogenic column density. Because of the strong interaction between the supergiant wind and the X-ray radiation of the accreted material, this source is an ideal laboratory to study 1) the relation between the column density, the soft excess and the orbital period, and 2) to probe the properties of the stellar wind and the geometry of the system.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSIMBOL-X
Subtitle of host publicationFocusing on the Hard X-Ray Universe - 2nd International Simbol-X Symposium
Pages313-315
Number of pages3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 10 Dec 2009
Externally publishedYes
Event2nd International Simbol-X Symposium: Focusing on the Hard X-Ray Universe - Paris, France
Duration: 2 Dec 20085 Dec 2008

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume1126
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Conference

Conference2nd International Simbol-X Symposium: Focusing on the Hard X-Ray Universe
Country/TerritoryFrance
CityParis
Period2/12/085/12/08

Keywords

  • X-ray: binaries
  • X-rays: individuals: IGR J16320-4751

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