New insights into the Be/X-ray binary system MXB 0656-072

2012/05/31 by E. Nespoli, P. Reig, A. Zezas · 1 citation
Mathematics · Physics and Astronomy · #Astrophysical Phenomena and Observations #Astrophysics #Binary number #Biology #Computer science #Context (archaeology) #Gamma-ray bursts and supernovae #Mathematics #Neutron star #Optics #Paleontology #Physics #Pulsars and Gravitational Waves Research #Transient (computer programming) #X-ray #X-ray binary #astro-ph.HE

paper · pdf · doi:10.1051/0004-6361/201219586

8 pages, 3 tables, 8 figures. Final version, accepted by Astronomy and Astrophysics

arxiv created 2012/10/08 · openalex publication_date 2012/10/11 · arxiv updated 2015/06/05 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/08/05

Abstract

Context. The X-ray transient MXB 0656-072 is a poorly studied member of high-mass X-ray binaries. Based on the transient nature of the X-ray emission, the detection of pulsations, and the early-type companion, it has been classified as a Be X-ray binary (Be/XRB). However, the flaring activity covering a large fraction of a giant outburst is somehow peculiar.

Citations

• Rapid spectral and timing variability of Be/X-ray binaries during type II outbursts
• Thermal and Bulk Comptonization in Accretion‐powered X‐Ray Pulsars

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