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Tidal disruption events from different kinds of astrophysical objects: a preliminary analysis

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  23 June 2017

Aurora Clerici
Affiliation:
Laboratory for Astroparticle Physics, University of Nova Gorica, Vipavska 11c, 5270 Ajdovščina, Slovenia email: [email protected]
Andreja Gomboc
Affiliation:
Laboratory for Astroparticle Physics, University of Nova Gorica, Vipavska 11c, 5270 Ajdovščina, Slovenia email: [email protected]
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Abstract

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Tidal disruption events are a powerful tool to study quiescent massive black holes residing in the centre of galaxies. Occasionally, astrophysical objects such as stars, planets and smaller bodies are captured and tidally disrupted by the massive black hole, giving rise to a luminous flare. A detailed study of disruption parameters and the emitted radiation can give important insights on the black hole and its surroundings.

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Copyright © International Astronomical Union 2017 

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