Exploring the High Energy Sky: A Survey of X-ray Sources in Galaxies Within 15 Megaparsecs of the Milky Way
By examining the spectral properties of X-ray sources in other galaxies, we can learn about the population of different types of sources. In this thesis, we examine 3,560 X-ray emitting sources using observations by the Chandra X-ray Observatory. By extracting their hardness ratios and automating spectral fitting routines, we provide strong evidence for a color regime containing Low Mass X-ray Binaries (LMXB), supporting claims made in previous smaller scale studies. We also identify a number of interesting super soft sources in elliptical galaxies and present some interesting findings about the color distribution of sources in low 60 micron luminosity galaxies.
Item Description
Name(s)
Author: Wright, Simon Compher
Thesis advisor: Kilgard, Roy E.
Date
April 15, 2017
Extent
68 pages
Language
eng
Genre
Physical Form
electronic
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In Copyright – Non-Commercial Use Permitted
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Access limited to Wesleyan Community only. Please contact wesscholar@wesleyan.edu for more information.
Digital Collection
PID
ir:2196