X-rays from the colliding wind binary WR 146

Abstract

The X-ray emission from the massive binary WR 146R is analysed in the framework of the colliding stellar wind (CSW) picture. The theoretical CSW model spectra match well the shape of the observed X-ray spectrum of WR 146R but they overestimate considerably the observed X-ray flux (emission measure). This is valid both in the case of complete temperature equalization and in the case of partial electron heating at the shock fronts (different electron and ion temperatures), but, there are indications for a better correspondence between model predictions and observations for the latter. To reconcile the model predictions and observations, the mass-loss rate of WR 146 must be reduced by a factor of 8 - 10 compared to the currently accepted value for this object (the latter already takes clumping into account). No excess X-ray absorption is derived from the CSW modelling.

Accepted for publication in MNRAS; 9 pages, 4 figires, 1 table

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