http://arxiv.org/abs/1411.3168
One ultraluminous X-ray source in M82 is identified as an accreting neutron recently (named as NuSTAR J095551+6940.8). It has a super-Eddington luminosity and is spinning up. For an aged magnetar, it is more likely to be a low magnetic field magnetar. An accreting low magnetic field magnetar may explain both the super-Eddington luminosity and the rotational behaviors. Considering the effect of beaming, the spin-up rate is understandable using the traditional form of accretion torque. The transient nature, spectral properties, theoretical period range are discussed. Three observational appearances of accreting magnetars are summarized.
H. Tong
Thu, 13 Nov 14
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