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On maximum luminosities of X-ray bursts

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In this paper we address problems associated with the observation of super-Eddington luminosities in X-ray burst sources and discuss some possible solutions.

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  1. Astronomical Institute, University of Amsterdam, Roetersstraat 15, 1018 WB, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

    G. M. Stollman & J. van Paradijs

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Stollman, G.M., van Paradijs, J. On maximum luminosities of X-ray bursts. Space Sci Rev 40, 245–248 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00212893

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