Variable stellar jets - I. A preliminary calculation

Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astronomy

Scientific paper

Rate now

  [ 0.00 ] – not rated yet Voters 0   Comments 0

Details

6

Accretion, Accretion Discs, Methods: Numerical, Stars: Formation, Ism: Jets And Outflows, Accretion, Accretion Discs, Methods: Numerical, Stars: Formation, Ism: Jets And Outflows

Scientific paper

Using a new code for three-dimensional adaptive hydrodynamics, a numerical simulation has been performed of a variable-source, Herbig-Haro-type jet. The time-dependence of the jet ejection vector is such that its direction precesses on a cone and its ejection speed varies as a sine wave. This early calculation has revealed several morphological features which result from the source variability and merit further investigation. These are: a distorted bowshock resulting from a combination of the precession and variable ram pressure from the jet-stem, a highly time-dependent and possibly unstable stagnation region in the centre of the bowshock around which the jet-stem precesses, a `ribbon-like' morphology of the jet-stem (owing to the stem undergoing an outward radial shock) and a cooler rarified region inside the cone traced out by the jet (resulting from the general outward radial motion inside the cocoon).

No associations

LandOfFree

Say what you really think

Search LandOfFree.com for scientists and scientific papers. Rate them and share your experience with other people.

Rating

Variable stellar jets - I. A preliminary calculation does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with Variable stellar jets - I. A preliminary calculation, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Variable stellar jets - I. A preliminary calculation will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

     

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1212804

  Search
All data on this website is collected from public sources. Our data reflects the most accurate information available at the time of publication.