Self-similar problems of the time-dependant discs accretion and the nature of the temporary X-ray sources

A generalized nonlinear equation with self-similar solutions is developed for time-dependent disk accretion around quasars and active galactic nuclei. The equation accounts for viscous shear stress and opacity, and is based on a model defined by Shakura and Sunyaev (1973, 1977) describing disk accretion. Recurrent X ray bursts are demonstrated to result from continual gas accretion onto the accumulating disk of a neutron star with a strong magnetic field. The gas could also form a boundary layer around a white dwarf and produce X rays, as evidenced by observational data on Cir X-1. 15 references