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Model of Cygnus X-1

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The hard X-rays from Cygnus X-1 are attributed to inverse Compton scattering of ultraviolet photons from the B star known to be one component of the source. The other component is assumed to be the source of relativistic electrons. This provides a natural explanation of the “anti-eclipse” feature of the X-ray variability. The electrons should also produce synchrotron radiation in the infrared. The predicted flux density at 100 µm is about 10−23 W m−2 Hz−1.

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JACKSON, J. Model of Cygnus X-1. Nature Physical Science 236, 39–41 (1972). https://doi.org/10.1038/physci236039a0

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