We review the properties and behavior of 20 X-ray binaries that contain a dynamically-
confirmed black hole, 17 of which are transient systems. During the past decade, many of …

Black hole accretion flows can be divided into two broad classes: cold and hot. Whereas
cold accretion flows consist of cool optically thick gas and are found at relatively high mass …

We present a unified semiquantitative model for the disc–jet coupling in black hole X-ray
binary systems. In the process we have compiled observational aspects from the existing …

Several independent lines of evidence now point to a connection between the physical
processes that govern radio (ie jet) and X-ray emission from accreting X-ray binaries. We …

With the advent of more sensitive all-sky instruments, the transient universe is being probed
in greater depth than ever before. Taking advantage of available resources, we have …

We review the properties of 40 X-ray binaries that contain either a confirmed black hole or a
black hole candidate. After discussing briefly the significance of these Galactic black holes to …

The hard state of X-ray binaries (XRBs) is characterized by a power-law spectrum in the X-
ray band and a flat/inverted radio/IR spectrum associated with occasionally imaged compact …

X-ray irradiation of the accretion disc leads to strong reflection features, which are then
broadened and distorted by relativistic effects. We present a detailed, general relativistic …

We present a new edition of the catalogue of the low-mass X-ray binaries in the Galaxy and
the Magellanic Clouds. The catalogue contains source name (s), coordinates, finding chart …

With most physicists and astrophysicists in agreement that black holes do indeed exist, the
focus of astrophysical black hole research has shifted to the detailed properties of these …