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Physics of compton scattering and x-ray spectra of weakly magnetic accreting neutron stars

Psaltis, Dimitrios

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Title
Physics of compton scattering and x-ray spectra of weakly magnetic accreting neutron stars
Author(s)
Psaltis, Dimitrios
Issue Date
1997-08-22
Director of Research (if dissertation) or Advisor (if thesis)
Lamb, Frederick K.
Department of Study
Astronomy
Discipline
Astronomy
Degree Granting Institution
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Degree Name
Ph.D. (doctoral)
Degree Level
Dissertation
Date of Ingest
2015-08-07T19:30:02Z
Keyword(s)
  • Compton scattering
  • X-ray spectra
  • Radiation spectrum
Language
en
Abstract
Compton scattering of photons by non-relativistic electrons is thought to play an important role in forming the radiation spectrum of many astrophysical systems. Here we study in detail Compton scattering of photons by electrons with non-negligible thermal and bulk velocities and apply our results to understanding the X-ray spectra of weakly magnetic accreting neutron stars.
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