Testing the no-hair theorem with the continuum-fitting and the iron line methods: a short review
General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology
2016-02-25 v2 High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena
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.
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@article{arxiv.1511.07587,
title = {Testing the no-hair theorem with the continuum-fitting and the iron line methods: a short review},
author = {Cosimo Bambi and Jiachen Jiang and James F. Steiner},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1511.07587},
year = {2016}
}
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19 pages, 12 figures. Invited review paper for the focus issue "Hairy black holes". v2: refereed version