Published 1973 | Version v1
Journal article

Extragalactic x-ray sources

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Description

A review is given of the physical properties of extragalactic X-ray sources. The generation of X-rays as thermal bremsstrahlung, by the synchrotron mechanism or by Compton Scattering, is discussed. It is shown that each may be important depending on the circumstances. Only more detailed observations will enable us to decide which process dominates in any given source.

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Symposium - International Astronomical Union
Journal Volume
55
Journal Issue
no.55
Series
Int. Astron. Union Symp.
Journal Page Range
199-207
ISSN
0074-1809

Conference

Title
Symposium X - and gamma-ray astronomy.
Dates
11 May 1972.
Place
Madrid, Spain.

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Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
5108298
Subject category
S79: ASTROPHYSICS, COSMOLOGY AND ASTRONOMY;
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Conference
Descriptors DEI
BREMSSTRAHLUNG; COMPTON EFFECT; COSMIC X-RAY SOURCES; INTERGALACTIC SPACE; PHYSICAL PROPERTIES; SYNCHROTRON RADIATION
Descriptors DEC
BASIC INTERACTIONS; ELASTIC SCATTERING; ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERACTIONS; ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION; INTERACTIONS; RADIATIONS; SCATTERING; SPACE

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