RADIATION FROM THE INTERACTION OF MICROQUASARS WITH THE ISM
2008 ◽
Vol 17
(10)
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pp. 1895-1901
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Keyword(s):
X Ray
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Microquasars (MQs) are X-ray binary systems that display relativistic radio jets. These objects constitute a suitable laboratory for testing high energy astrophysical processes still not well understood, such as those present when jets interact with the interstellar medium (ISM). Focusing on the study of the nonthermal contribution from cocoon and bow-shock regions, we explore, under different ISM densities and ages of the jet source, the possibility to detect MQ jet termination regions. We conclude that emission from these regions may be faint, but still detectable in the radio, X-ray, and gamma-ray bands.
2008 ◽
Vol 17
(10)
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pp. 1917-1924