The theory of radiation pressure supported thick accretion disks is discussed and observational evidence for their existence is reviewed. Theoretical aspects examined include luminosity, spectra, jets, and variability. Observational data of the binary system SS 433, compact X-ray sources (showing quasi-periodic oscillations), and active galactic nuclei are presented. The observed central masses, total luminosities, accretion rates, efficiencies, funnels, jets, and variabilities of objects thought to be thick accretion disks are given in a table and the history of the discovery of thick accretion disks is summarized.
Thick accretion disks ten years later
Advances in Space Research ; 8 , 2-3
1988-01-01
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