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Numerical solution of the radiative transfer equation: X-ray spectral formation from cylindrical accretion onto a magnetized neutron star
R. Farinelli, C. Ceccobello, P. Romano +1
Predicting the emerging X-ray spectra in several astrophysical objects is of great importance, in particular when the observational data are compared with theoretical models. To th…
Properties of Supergiant Fast X-ray Transients as observed by Swift
P. Romano, S. Vercellone, H. A. Krimm +8
We present the most recent results from our investigation on Supergiant Fast X-ray Transients, a class of High-Mass X-ray Binaries, with a possible counterpart in the gamma-ray ene…
Swift Observations of MAXI J1659-152: A Compact Binary with a Black Hole Accretor
J. A. Kennea, P. Romano, V. Mangano +6
We report on the detection and follow-up high cadence monitoring observations of MAXI J1659-152, a bright Galactic X-ray binary transient with a likely black-hole accretor, by Swif…
Discovery of the Onset of Rapid Accretion by a Dormant Massive Black Hole
D. N. Burrows, J. A. Kennea, G. Ghisellini +53
Massive black holes are believed to reside at the centres of most galaxies. They can be- come detectable by accretion of matter, either continuously from a large gas reservoir or i…
Discovery and evolution of the new black hole candidate Swift J1539.2-6227 during its 2008 outburst
H. A. Krimm, J. A. Tomsick, C. B. Markwardt +4
We report on the discovery by the Swift Gamma-Ray Burst Explorer of the black hole candidate Swift J1539.2-6227 and the subsequent course of an outburst beginning in November 2008…
The Swift Supergiant Fast X-ray Transients Project: recent results
P. Romano, S. Vercellone, V. La Parola +8
We present an overview of our Supergiant Fast X-ray Transients (SFXT) project, that started in 2007, by highlighting the unique observational contribution Swift is giving to this e…
AGILE detection of extreme gamma-ray activity from the blazar PKS 1510-089 during March 2009. Multifrequency analysis
F. D'Ammando, C. M. Raiteri, M. Villata +112
We report on the extreme gamma-ray activity from the FSRQ PKS 1510-089 observed by AGILE in March 2009. In the same period a radio-to-optical monitoring of the source was provided…
A two-year monitoring campaign of Supergiant Fast X-ray Transients with Swift
P. Romano, V. La Parola, G. Cusumano +7
Swift is the only observatory which, due to its unique fast-slewing capability and broad-band energy coverage, can detect outbursts from Supergiant Fast X-ray Transients (SFXTs) fr…
Supergiant Fast X-ray Transients with Swift: catching outbursts and monitoring programs
P. Romano, J. A. Kennea, D. N. Burrows +8
Swift is shedding new light on the phenomenon of Supergiant Fast X-ray Transients (SFXTs), a recently discovered class of High-Mass X-ray Binaries, whose optical counterparts are O…
Swift Follow-up Observations of MAXI Discovered Galactic Transients
J. A. Kennea, P. Romano, V. Mangano +5
We describe the results of the first year of a program to localize new Galactic Transient sources discovered by MAXI with NASA's Swift mission. Swift is ideally suited for follow-u…