Analysis of a XMM-Newton Spectrum of the Extremely Hot White Dwarf in Nova V4743 Sgr

Abstract

Classical novae occur in close binary systems (main-sequence star + white dwarf). V4743 Sgr is a very fast nova exhibiting a X-ray spectrum which is consistent with a view on the optically thick atmosphere of an extremely hot white dwarf (WD). It exhibits strong absorption features of the C V, C VI, N VI, N VII, and O VII resonance lines indicating an effective temperature of about 610 kK. We present preliminary results of a spectral analysis by means of line-blanketed non-LTE atmosphere models of a XMM-Newton RGS-1 spectrum of V4743 Sgr, taken about half a year after its outburst.

3 pages, 1 figure, proceedings ITAMP Workshop: X-ray Diagnostics for Astrophysical Plasmas: Theory, Experiment, and Observation. 2004 November 15-17 Cambridge, USA