Long-term properties of X-ray binaries in the magellanic clouds

Long-term variability in all types of X-ray binaries is a well established characteristic, but due to observation limitations and lack of long-term monitoring capability these variations have not been studied before in a systematic way. In this thesis, we exploit the ~ 16 yr optical light curves from the MACHO and OGLE databases, and combine these with archival XMM-Newton X-ray observations to study the long-term properties of Be/X-ray binaries and Supersoft X-ray Sources in the Magellanic Clouds.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

Department of Astronomy

Year dc:date.issued

2013

Author dc:creator

• Rajoelimanana, Andry Fitiavana

Advisors dc:contributor.advisor

• Charles, PA
• Warner, Brian

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/11427/4405

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/4405