Abstract
On February 13, 2011, the X-ray monitor JEM-X onboard INTEGRAL observed for the first
time a superburst, which occurred from the Galactic bulge low mass X-ray binary SAX J1747.0-2853.
This event is also noticeable in light-curves from the MAXI all-sky monitor onboard the International
Space Station. Three days earlier, a flare at GeV energy was detected by the Fermi/LAT instrument
from a position consistent with SAX J1747.0-2853, marking the beginning of a new outburst from this
transient X-ray source. This talk will present the JEM-X data, showing that the superburst is
immediately preceded by a 30 minute long burst. This exceptional sequence of events makes this first
superburst ever observed from SAX J1747.0-2853 a very peculiar one. In particular, we will discuss
the possibility for the intermediate long burst to act as a firestarter for the superburst.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication date | 2011 |
| Publication status | Published - 2011 |
| Event | A Science Workshop In Sardinia: The Extreme and Variable High Energy Sky - Chia Laguna, Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy Duration: 19 Sep 2011 → 23 Sep 2011 |
Conference
| Conference | A Science Workshop In Sardinia: The Extreme and Variable High Energy Sky |
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| Location | Chia Laguna, Cagliari |
| Country | Italy |
| City | Sardinia |
| Period | 19/09/2011 → 23/09/2011 |
Cite this
Chenevez, J., Kuulkers, E., & Brandt, S. (2011). First superburst observed by INTEGRAL/JEM-X. Abstract from A Science Workshop In Sardinia: The Extreme and Variable High Energy Sky, Sardinia, Italy. http://www.iasf-roma.inaf.it/extremesky_chia2011/index.htm