Relativistic Jets from X-ray binaries

Abstract

In this review I summarise the status of observational research into relativistic jets from X-ray binaries, highlighting four areas in particular: (i) How relativistic are the jets ?, (ii) The disc : jet coupling, (iii) the nature of the underlying flat spectral component, and (iv) the relation between jets from black holes and those from neutron stars. I have attempted to discuss the extent of our (limited) physical understanding, and to point the way towards relevant new observational tests of the various phenomena.

Review article, to be published in `Astrophysics and Cosmology : A collection of critical thoughts', Springer Lecture Notes in Physics

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