The last three outbursts of H1743−322 observed by RXTE in its latest service phase

After 2010, three outbursts of H1743−322 were detected by RXTE. We have carried out timing and spectral analysis of the data, emphasizing on the two with relatively complete evolution history presented in the RXTE/Proportional Counter Array observations. We then constitute an enlarged outburst sampl...

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Published in:Monthly notices of the Royal Astronomical Society 2013-05, Vol.431 (3), p.2285-2293
Main Authors: Zhou, J. N., Liu, Q. Z., Chen, Y. P., Li, J., Qu, J. L., Zhang, S., Gao, H. Q., Zhang, Z.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Astrophysics
Diagrams
Mathematical models
Phase transitions
Spectrum analysis
Star & galaxy formation
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Summary:After 2010, three outbursts of H1743−322 were detected by RXTE. We have carried out timing and spectral analysis of the data, emphasizing on the two with relatively complete evolution history presented in the RXTE/Proportional Counter Array observations. We then constitute an enlarged outburst sample for H1743−322 which allows us to investigate the spectral transitions in more details. We find that the spectral transitions to high-soft state constrain a region for four outbursts in hardness-intensity diagram. An extension of the region locates in the vicinity of the failed outburst in 2008, and excludes it from a successful group. We therefore suggest that the failed outburst in 2008 may present the first almost successful outburst sample, which is important for modelling the outburst, especially upon the conditions required for transition to high-soft state.
ISSN:0035-8711
1365-2966
DOI:10.1093/mnras/stt326