Relativistic reflection: Review and recent developments in modeling
Dauser T, Garcia J, Wilms J (2016)
Publication Status: Published
Publication Type: Journal article, Original article
Publication year: 2016
Journal
Publisher: Wiley-VCH Verlag
Book Volume: 337
Pages Range: 362-367
Abstract
Measuring relativistic reflection is an important tool to study the innermost regions of the an accreting black hole system. In the following we present a brief review on the different aspects contributing to the relativistic reflection. The combined approach is for the first time incorporated in the new "relxill" model. The advantages of this more self-consistent approach are briefly summarized. A special focus is put on the new definition of the intrinsic reflection fraction in the lamp post geometry, which allows to draw conclusions about the primary source of radiation in these system. Additionally the influence of the high energy cutoff of the primary source on the reflection spectrum is motivated, revealing the remarkable capabilities of constraining E by measuring relativistic reflection spectra from NuSTAR, preferably with lower energy coverage.
Authors with CRIS profile
Thomas Dauser
Dr.Karl-Remeis-Sternwarte Bamberg, Astronomisches Institut
Jörn Wilms
Professur für Astronomie und Astrophysik
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United States (USA) (US)How to cite
APA:
Dauser, T., Garcia, J., & Wilms, J. (2016). Relativistic reflection: Review and recent developments in modeling. Astronomische Nachrichten, 337, 362-367. https://doi.org/10.1002/asna.201612314
MLA:
Dauser, Thomas, Javier Garcia, and Jörn Wilms. "Relativistic reflection: Review and recent developments in modeling." Astronomische Nachrichten 337 (2016): 362-367.
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