Ultraviolet and X-ray variability of NGC 4051 over 45 days with XMM-Newton and Swift

Ultraviolet and X-ray variability of NGC 4051 over 45 days with XMM-Newton and Swift
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使用 XMM-Newton 和 Swift 测量 NGC 4051 45 天内的紫外线和 X 射线变化

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10.1093/mnras/sts320
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发表时间:
2012
影响因子:
4.8
通讯作者:
Alston W
Alston W
中科院分区:
物理与天体物理2区
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