Distance determination of variable x-ray sources
Distance determination of variable x-ray sources
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可变 X 射线源的距离确定
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发表时间:
1973
影响因子:
6.5
通讯作者:
V. Schoenfelder
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作者:
J. Truemper;V. Schoenfelder
A new method is described for the direct determination of the geometric distance of x-ray sources. The method is applicable to variable x-ray sources and implies the existence of an x-ray halo, which is formed by scattering on interstellar dust. Time structures are delayed and smeared out in the halo. Since the time scales involved depend linearly on the source distance the latter can be determined by measuring damping effects across the halo. Also, information can be obtained about the dust density distribution along the line of sight. (auth)