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DOI
Hynes, R. I.; Charles, P. A.; Garcia, M. R.; Robinson, E. L.; Casares, J.; Haswell, C. A.; Kong, A. K. H.; Rupen, M.; Fender, R. P.; Wagner, R. M.; Gallo, E.; Eves, B. A. C.; Shahbaz, T.; Zurita, C.
Bibliographical reference
The Astrophysical Journal, Volume 611, Issue 2, pp. L125-L128.
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2004
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62
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57
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We report simultaneous X-ray and optical observations of V404 Cyg in
quiescence. The X-ray flux varied dramatically by a factor of >~20
during a 60 ks observation. X-ray variations were well correlated with
those in Hα, although the latter include an approximately constant
component as well. Correlations can also be seen with the optical
continuum, although these are less clear. We see no large lag between
X-ray and optical line variations; this implies they are causally
connected on short timescales. As in previous observations, Hα
flares exhibit a double-peaked profile suggesting emission distributed
across the accretion disk. The peak separation is consistent with
material extending outward to at least the circularization radius. The
prompt response in the entire Hα line confirms that the
variability is powered by X-ray (and/or EUV) irradiation.