Abstract:
ROSAT spectra of 11 supersoft X-ray sources are approximated with theoretical spectra obtained in LTE models for the atmospheres of hot white dwarfs with line blanketing. The confidence intervals of parameters derived from these approximations-Teff, log, g, NH, and R2/d2 - are determined. The results are compared with predictions for a model with stable/recurrent thermonuclear burning on the white-dwarf surface. © 2003 MAIK "Nauka/Interperiodica".