Cawley, Michael F. and Weekes, T.C.
(1984)
Gamma-ray Absorption and the distance to Cyg X-3.
Astronomy and Astrophysics, 133.
pp. 80-82.
ISSN 0004-6361
Abstract
If the effect of gamma ray absorption by photon-photon pair production is taken into account, the gamma ray luminosity of Cygnus X-3 above 1015 eV is significantly increased. This would have the effect of favoring the minimum distance (11.4 kpc) to the source.
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Article
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| Keywords: |
Astrometry; Black Body Radiation; Gamma Ray Absorption; High Energy Interactions; Microwave Emission; Pair Production; Crab Nebula; Cygnus Constellation; Electromagnetic Absorption; Luminosity; Photon Density; Radiant Flux Density; Astrophysics; |
| Academic Unit: |
Faculty of Science and Engineering > Experimental Physics |
| Item ID: |
12620 |
| Depositing User: |
Dr. Michael Cawley
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| Date Deposited: |
26 Mar 2020 15:52 |
| Journal or Publication Title: |
Astronomy and Astrophysics |
| Publisher: |
EDP Sciences |
| Refereed: |
Yes |
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