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A model for the Centaurus X-3 phenomenon.

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Description of a model for Cen X-3 according to which the X-ray emission comes from an atmosphere heated by shock waves produced by surface pulsations of a white dwarf. This model can explain the luminosity, period, and spectrum of Cen X-3. The way in which these quantities vary with pulsation period and amplitude is discussed.

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Blumenthal, G. R., Cavaliere, A., Tucker, W. H., Rose, W. K.. 1972-04-01. A model for the Centaurus X-3 phenomenon.. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19720041002

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