High resolution spectroscopy of 4U 1728-34 from a simultaneous Chandra-RXTE observation

A. D'Aí*, R. Iaria, T. Di Salvo, G. Lavagetto, N. R. Robba, L. Burderi, M. Mendez, M. Van Der Klis

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Abstract

We report on a simultaneous Chandra and RossiXTE observation of the LMXB atoll bursting source 4U 1728-34 between 2002 March 3rd and 2002 March 5th. We fitted the 1.2-35 keV continuum with a blackbody spectrum plus a Comptonized component. Absorption edges associated with Fe I and Fe XXV at ∼ 7.1 keV and ∼ 9 keV respectively, are present in our spectrum. Moreover, an overabundance of Si is highly required for a satisfactory fit. We found no evidence in our fits of broad, or narrow Fe Kα lines, between 6 and 7 keV, contrarly to what previous spectral studies pointed out. We tested our study by reanalysing a previous BeppoSAX observation of 4U 1728-34, finding a general agreement with our new spectral model.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationInteracting binaries
Subtitle of host publicationAccretion, Evolution, and Outcomes
PublisherAIP Conference proceedings
Pages545-548
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)0735402868, 9780735402867
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 21-May-2005
Externally publishedYes
EventINTERACTING BINARIES: Accretion, Evolution, and Outcomes - Cefalu, Sicily, Italy
Duration: 4-Jul-200410-Jul-2004

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume797
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Conference

ConferenceINTERACTING BINARIES: Accretion, Evolution, and Outcomes
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityCefalu, Sicily
Period04/07/200410/07/2004

Keywords

  • Accretion discs
  • Stars: individual: 4U 1728-34
  • Stars: neutron stars
  • X-ray: general
  • X-ray: spectrum
  • X-ray: stars

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