Spatial distribution of luminous X-ray binaries in spiral galaxies
arXiv:0806.0364 · doi:10.1111/j.1365-2966.2008.12974.x
Abstract
We have modelled the spatial distribution of luminous X-ray binaries (XRBs) in spiral galaxies that are like the Milky Way using an evolutionary population synthesis code. In agreement with previous theoretical expectations and observations, we find that both high- and low-mass XRBs show clear concentrations towards the galactic plane and bulge.We also compare XRB distributions under the galactic potential with a dark matter halo and the modified Newtonian dynamics potential, and we suggest that the difference may serve as potential evidence to discriminate between these two types of model.
10 pages, 8 figures
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