Speaker
Mr
Bosco Oruru
(University of the Free State)
Description
The highly transient multi-wavelength system AE Aqr consists of a fast rotating highly magnetic WD, accreting mass from a K3-5 secondary companion. This magnetic CV has a characteristic orbital period of 9.88 h, and is in a propeller state. The turbulent interaction between the fast spinning WD magnetosphere and the accretion flow is believed to play a crucial role in the multi-wavelength emission in the system. We have analysed the system's X-ray lightcurves and spectra from data observed with Chandra and Swift-XRT, and the results of this study show that the X-ray characteristics are unique. In this paper, the results of the analysis will be discussed, with the view to propose suitable models for the X-ray emission mechanisms.
| Level (Hons, MSc, <br> PhD, other)? | PhD |
|---|---|
| Consider for a student <br> award (Yes / No)? | Yes |
| Would you like to <br> submit a short paper <br> for the Conference <br> Proceedings (Yes / No)? | Yes |
Primary author
Mr
Bosco Oruru
(University of the Free State)
Co-author
Prof.
Pieter Johannes Meintjes
(University of the Free State)
