The formation of black-hole X-ray transients

Studies of the observed characteristics of black-hole (BH) X-ray binaries can provide us with valuable information about the process of BH formation. In this paper I address some of the aspects of our current understanding of BH formation in binaries and point out some of the existing problems of cu...

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Main Author: Kalogera, V
Format: Conference item
Published: 2001