An accreting low magnetic field magnetar for the ultraluminous X-ray source in M82 |
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Institution: | Hao Tong;Xinjiang Astronomical Observatory,Chinese Academy of Sciences; |
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Abstract: | One ultraluminous X-ray source in M82 has recently been identified as an accreting neutron star(named Nu STAR J095551+6940.8).It has a super-Eddington luminosity and is spinning up.An aged magnetar is more likely to be a low magnetic field magnetar.An accreting low magnetic field magnetar may explain both the superEddington luminosity and the rotational behavior of this source.Considering the effect of beaming,the spin-up rate is understandable using the traditional form of accretion torque.The transient nature and spectral properties of M82 X-2 are discussed.The theoretical range of periods for accreting magnetars is provided.Three observational appearances of accreting magnetars are summarized. |
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