Swift Observations of Shock Evolution in RS Ophiuchi

M. F. Bode, J. P. Osborne, K. L. Page, A. P. Beardmore, T. J. O’Brien, J.-U. Ness, S. Starrfield, G. K. Skinner, M. J. Darnley, J. J. Drake, A. Evans, Stewart Eyres, J. Krautter, G. Schwarz

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Abstract

Our Swift observations of RS Oph form an unprecedented X-ray dataset to undertake investigations of both the central source and the interaction of the outburst ejecta with the circumstellar environment. Over the first month, the XRT data are dominated by emission from rapidly evolving shocks. We discuss the differences in derived parameters from those found for RXTE at early times and the evolution of the X-ray emission to much later times. It is apparent that at late times several emission components are present. We find no strong evidence of the proposed shock break-out in our data.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationRS Ophiuchi (2006) and the Recurrent Nova Phenomenon
Subtitle of host publicationAstronomical Society of the Pacific Conference Series
EditorsA. Evans, M. Bode, T. J. O'Brien, M. J. Darnley
PublisherAstronomical Society of the Pacific
Pages269-269
Volume401
ISBN (Electronic)978-1-58381-675-2
ISBN (Print)978-1-58381-674-5
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2008
EventRS OPHIUCHI (2006) AND THE RECURRENT NOVA PHENOMENON: Proceedings of a workshop held at Keele University, 12-14 June 2007 - Keele University, Keele, United Kingdom
Duration: 12 Jun 200714 Jun 2007

Workshop

WorkshopRS OPHIUCHI (2006) AND THE RECURRENT NOVA PHENOMENON
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityKeele
Period12/06/0714/06/07

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