Spectral Energy Distribution Analysis of the Supersoft X-ray Source CAL 87: Multiwavelength Constraints
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| author | Stecchini, Paulo E. Jablonski, Francisco Diaz, Marcos P. Oliveira, Alexandre S. D'Amico, Flavio Palivanas, Natália |
| author_facet | Stecchini, Paulo E. Jablonski, Francisco Diaz, Marcos P. Oliveira, Alexandre S. D'Amico, Flavio Palivanas, Natália |
| contents | We analyse the spectral energy distribution (SED) of the eclipsing supersoft X-ray source CAL 87 covering wavelengths from X-rays to the near-infrared. Our study incorporates 26 data points across ultraviolet to near-infrared, sourced from published literature, unpublished data, and new observations. In addition, archival XMM-Newton spectra were used to represent the X-ray emission. Care was taken to use out-of-eclipse flux measurements when the irradiated side of the companion faces the observer. The SED model includes contributions from a central source, a reprocessed accretion disk, and an irradiated companion star atmosphere, resulting in a good match to the observed fluxes. The revised and new parameters for the disk and the central source align with previous studies and match expectations for such systems. The temperature of the irradiated side of the companion star was estimated based on its B-V colour during the secondary eclipse. This work highlights the importance of broad wavelength coverage for understanding the properties of supersoft X-ray sources. |
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| spellingShingle | Spectral Energy Distribution Analysis of the Supersoft X-ray Source CAL 87: Multiwavelength Constraints Stecchini, Paulo E. Jablonski, Francisco Diaz, Marcos P. Oliveira, Alexandre S. D'Amico, Flavio Palivanas, Natália High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena Solar and Stellar Astrophysics We analyse the spectral energy distribution (SED) of the eclipsing supersoft X-ray source CAL 87 covering wavelengths from X-rays to the near-infrared. Our study incorporates 26 data points across ultraviolet to near-infrared, sourced from published literature, unpublished data, and new observations. In addition, archival XMM-Newton spectra were used to represent the X-ray emission. Care was taken to use out-of-eclipse flux measurements when the irradiated side of the companion faces the observer. The SED model includes contributions from a central source, a reprocessed accretion disk, and an irradiated companion star atmosphere, resulting in a good match to the observed fluxes. The revised and new parameters for the disk and the central source align with previous studies and match expectations for such systems. The temperature of the irradiated side of the companion star was estimated based on its B-V colour during the secondary eclipse. This work highlights the importance of broad wavelength coverage for understanding the properties of supersoft X-ray sources. |
| title | Spectral Energy Distribution Analysis of the Supersoft X-ray Source CAL 87: Multiwavelength Constraints |
| topic | High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena Solar and Stellar Astrophysics |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2509.12114 |