13–18 Dec 2015
International Conference Centre Geneva
Europe/Zurich timezone

NuSTAR and XMM-Newton Observation of SAX J1808.4-3658 during the latest outburst

15 Dec 2015, 15:20
25m
Level 0, Room 3 (International Conference Centre Geneva)

Level 0, Room 3

International Conference Centre Geneva

Speaker

Prof. Tiziana Di Salvo (University of Palermo)

Description

We will present spectral and timing analysis of NuSTAR and XMM-Newton data of the Accreting Millisecond Pulsar SAX J1808.4-3658 during its latest outburst in April 2015. We will discuss a high-quality broad band (2-80 keV) spectrum where the reflection component is clearly present, in line with previous results. Using DDT XMM-Newton data, we derived updated values for the spin and the orbital period of the source. We will discuss the secular evolution of these parameters in the framework of conservative versus non-conservative evolutionary scenarios.

Primary author

Prof. Tiziana Di Salvo (University of Palermo)

Co-authors

Dr Alessandro Papitto (Institut de Ciències de l'Espai (IEEC-CSIC)) Dr Alessandro Riggio (University of Cagliari) Dr Andrea Sanna (University of Cagliari) Mr Angelo Gambino (University of Palermo) Dr Fabio Pintore (University of Cagliari) Prof. Luciano Burderi (University of Cagliari) Mr Marco Matranga (University of Palermo) Prof. Rosario Iaria (University of Palermo)

Presentation materials