Transient neutron star X{ray binaries with Simbol-X
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We present a brief overview of test-bed observations on accreting neutron star binaries for the Simbol-X mission. We show that Simbol-X will provide unique observations able to disclose the physical mechanisms responsible for their high energy emission.
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