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Multi-resonance orbital model applied to high-frequency quasi-periodic oscillations observed in Sgr A*

Authors :
Kotrlova, Andrea
Stuchlik, Zdenek
Torok, Gabriel
Source :
Acta Astronomica (2013) 63, 275
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

The multi-resonance orbital model of high-frequency quasi-periodic oscillations (HF QPOs) enables precise determination of the black hole dimensionless spin a if observed set of oscillations demonstrates three (or more) commensurable frequencies. The black hole spin is related to the frequency ratio only, while its mass M is related to the frequency magnitude. The model is applied to the triple frequency set of HF QPOs observed in Sgr A* source with frequency ratio 3:2:1. Acceptable versions of the multi-resonance model are determined by the restrictions on the Sgr A* supermassive black hole mass. Among the best candidates the version of strong resonances related to the black hole "magic" spin a=0.983 belongs. However, the version demonstrating the best agreement with the mass restrictions predicts spin a=0.980.<br />Comment: 19 pages, 1 figure. arXiv admin note: substantial text overlap with arXiv:1305.3552

Details

Database :
arXiv
Journal :
Acta Astronomica (2013) 63, 275
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
edsarx.1310.1856
Document Type :
Working Paper