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Detection of iron lines in the persistent emission of some X-ray burst sources observed by EXOSAT

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We have observed the X-ray burst sources 4U1728-33 and 4U1813-14 with the ME detectors aboard EXOSAT, and present here results of a spectral analysis of their persistent emissions. For both sources the data can be well fitted by a double blackbody continuum and a Gaussian emission line. The two spectral components can be interpreted in terms of a blackbody radiation from the neutron star, and emission from the inner part of an accretion disc. The line feature is consistent with the 6.7 keV iron emission line expected in the presence of a hot extended object (X-ray corona) around the neutron star.

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  1. Max-Planck-Institut für extraterrestrische Physik, D-8046, Garching, FRG

    M. Sztajno, J. Trümper, G. Hasinger & A. Langmeier

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Sztajno, M., Trümper, J., Hasinger, G. et al. Detection of iron lines in the persistent emission of some X-ray burst sources observed by EXOSAT. Space Sci Rev 40, 293–296 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00212901

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