High-resolution radio observations of the black hole candidate GX 339-4

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作者
Fender, RP
Spencer, RE
Newell, SJ
Tzioumis, AK
机构
[1] UNIV MANCHESTER,NUFFIELD RADIO ASTRON LABS,JODRELL BANK,MACCLESFIELD SK11 9DL,CHESHIRE,ENGLAND
[2] CSIRO,AUSTRALIA TELESCOPE NATL FACIL,EPPING,NSW 2121,AUSTRALIA
关键词
binaries; close; stars; individual; GX; 339-4; radio continuum;
D O I
10.1093/mnras/286.2.L29
中图分类号
P1 [天文学];
学科分类号
0704 ;
摘要
We present radio observations of the black hole candidate X-ray binary GX 339-4 with the Australia Telescope Compact Array. Mapping of the highest resolution 3.5-cm data reveals a jet-like extension, which if confirmed would be the first detection of a radio jet from a persistent black hole candidate system. No evidence is found for associated structures such as bowshocks or jet lobes on larger scales. The spectral energy distribution from 22 to 3 cm is relatively flat, suggesting that emission is dominated by a compact absorbed core.
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页码:L29 / L32
页数:4
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