Evolution of Intermediate-Mass Black Hole X-Ray Binaries
arXiv:astro-ph/0410323 · doi:10.1086/426669
Abstract
The majority of the ultraluminous X-ray sources (ULXs) in external galaxies are believed to be accreting black holes in binary systems; some of the black holes could be as massive as $\sim 100-1000 \ms$. We have performed evolution calculations for intermediate-mass black hole X-ray binaries, assuming they are formed in dense star clusters via tidal capture. The results are compared with those for stellar-mass black holes X-ray binaries. We find that these two types of black holes may have similar companion stars and binary orbits if observed as ULXs. However, intermediate-mass black holes seem to be favored in explaining the most luminous ULXs. We also discuss the possibilities of transient behavior and beamed emission in the evolution of these binary systems.
11 pages, 3 figures. Accepted for publication in ApJL
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