observational overview of state transitions in x-ray binaries
observational overview of state transitions in x-ray binaries
observational overview of state transitions in x-ray binaries
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OUTBURST LIGHT CURVES<br />
4U 1543-47<br />
GRO J1655-40<br />
RXTE/PCA<br />
GX 339-4<br />
H1743-322<br />
Here I show a few examples <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>dividual outbursts as observed with the RXTE/PCA. The large<br />
variety <strong>in</strong> outburst shapes is obvious. Outbursts typically last from a few weeks to a year.<br />
Some show a very fast rise to their peak, while <strong>in</strong> other sources it is much slower. Others<br />
show multiple peaks or very irregular shapes. Strong flar<strong>in</strong>g, like shown here <strong>in</strong> GRO<br />
J1655-40 and H1743-322, is typically only seen <strong>in</strong> the brightest outbursts, which go above,<br />
say 20% Edd<strong>in</strong>gton.
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