Abstract Previous generations of X-ray observatories revealed a group of massive binaries that were relatively bright X-ray emitters. This was attributed to emission of shock-heated plasma in the wind–wind interaction zone located between the stars. With the advent of the current generation of X-ray observatories, the phenomenon could be studied in much more detail. In this review, we highlight the progress that has been achieved in our understanding of the phenomenon over the last 15years, both on theoretical and observational grounds. All these studies have paved the way for future investigations using the next generation of X-ray satellites that will provide crucial information on the X-ray emission formed in the innermost part of the wind–wind interaction.


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    Title :

    X-ray emission from interacting wind massive binaries: A review of 15years of progress


    Contributors:
    Rauw, Gregor (author) / Nazé, Yaël (author)

    Published in:

    Advances in Space Research ; 58 , 5 ; 761-781


    Publication date :

    2015-09-16


    Size :

    21 pages




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English