A relativistic funnel scattering model with variable bulk velocity reproduces the ~23% hard-state and ~12% soft-state polarization in Cygnus X-3 at low inclination using half-opening angles of 13-16 degrees.
10.1051/0004-6361/202451356
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The counterjet dominates PeV photon production in Cyg X-3 due to longer interaction paths through the donor star's wind at low inclination.
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Relativistic Scattering in the Funnel of Cygnus X-3
A relativistic funnel scattering model with variable bulk velocity reproduces the ~23% hard-state and ~12% soft-state polarization in Cygnus X-3 at low inclination using half-opening angles of 13-16 degrees.
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The counterjet dominates the production of PeV photons from Cyg X-3
The counterjet dominates PeV photon production in Cyg X-3 due to longer interaction paths through the donor star's wind at low inclination.