| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1780148 | New Astronomy Reviews | 2008 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
I discuss the status of the soft X-ray transient model. First, I discuss and then compare with observations the assumption that the geometrically thin disc evaporates into an ADAF. Second, I address the problems created by the recent determinations of the distance to SS Cyg, according to which the disc instability model does not apply to this famous dwarf-nova, thus casting doubt on the application of this model to any system at all.
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Authors
Jean-Pierre Lasota,