An extreme case of X-ray reflection in the symbiotic V648 Car

The discussion focuses on a paper about X-ray reflection in symbiotic V648 Car. The hosts analyze how strong Compton reflection, accounting for 37% of the flux, allows for more accurate physical parameters than simple thermal models. Key findings include a factor of two decrease in maximum plasma temperature and evidence suggesting the system is driven by disk instabilities.

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