Published 1981 | Version v1
Book

The number-intensity distribution for extragalactic X-ray sources

Creators

  • 1. Harvard Univ., Cambridge, MA (USA). Center for Astrophysics

Description

Since the discovery of the isotropic X-ray background in 1962, the obvious question regarding its origin has been whether this due to entirely to the superposition of unresolved sources or if there is a truly diffuse component as well. The author reviews high-sensitivity surveys in limited regions of the sky conducted to answer this question. New data is also presented which permits a more refined analysis of the number-intensity distribution of extragalactic sources. (Auth.)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Publisher
D. Reidel.
Imprint Place
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
90-277-1261-1
Imprint Title
X-ray astronomy with the Einstein Observatory
Imprint Pagination
338 p.
Journal Volume
87
Series
Astrophysics and Space Science Library Proceedings.
Journal Page Range
p. 281-295.

Conference

Title
Meeting on X-ray astronomy.
Dates
28 - 30 Jan 1980.
Place
Cambridge, MA, USA.

INIS

Country of Publication
Netherlands
Country of Input or Organization
Netherlands
INIS RN
12640140
Subject category
S79: ASTROPHYSICS, COSMOLOGY AND ASTRONOMY;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference, Numerical Data
Descriptors DEI
COMPILED DATA; COSMIC X-RAY SOURCES; EXPERIMENTAL DATA; QUASARS; RADIATION FLUX; SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION; X RADIATION
Descriptors DEC
COSMIC RADIO SOURCES; COSMIC RAY SOURCES; DATA; DISTRIBUTION; ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION; INFORMATION; IONIZING RADIATIONS; NUMERICAL DATA; RADIATIONS

Optional Information

Notes
Imprint:Includes subject index.