«A Microquasar Odyssey: Unveiling the Complexities»

Broadband Spectroscopy of Microquasar Systems

Not scheduled

15m

Palazzo Municipale - Sala delle Capriate (Cefalù (Palermo))

Invited talk Invited talk Broadband Spectroscopy (modelling and observation)

Speaker

James ("Jack") Steiner (Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory)

Description

I will present an overview of broadband spectral data for microquasar systems, with a focus on black hole X-ray binaries. In particular, I will describe different broadband X-ray spectral data sets which are fitted to infer properties of the disk, corona, and/or jet, including e.g., the accretion geometry or black-hole spin. I will discuss the connection of X-ray spectra to other wavelengths and describe prospects for advancement in our understanding of these systems with current and next-generation spectroscopic capabilities.