Testing the no-hair theorem with the continuum-fitting and the iron line methods: a short review. (24th February 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bambi, Cosimo; Jiang, Jiachen; Steiner, James F
• Is Part Of: Classical and quantum gravity. Volume 33:Number 6(2016:Mar.)
• Publication Date: 2016-02-24
• Subjects: no-hair theorem -- black hole candidates -- x-ray astronomy; Quantum gravity -- Periodicals; Gravitation -- Periodicals; Relativity (Physics) -- Periodicals; Space and time -- Periodicals; Periodicals; 521.1
• DOI: 10.1088/0264-9381/33/6/064001
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0264-9381

Abstract

Abstract: The continuum-fitting and the iron line methods are leading techniques capable of probing the spacetime geometry around astrophysical black hole candidates and testing the no-hair theorem. In the present paper, we review the two approaches, from the astrophysical models and their assumptions, to the constraining power with present and future facilities.