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

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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