Low States in Cataclysmic Variables

Details Low States in Cataclysmic Variables Low States in Cataclysmic Variables

May 1998

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1998apj...499..348k&link_type=abstract

Astrophysical Journal v.499, p.348

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astronomy

53

Stars: Novae, Cataclysmic Variables, Stars: Mass Loss, Stars: Spots

Scientific paper

Cataclysmic variables are usually classified into dwarf novae, nova-likes, Z Camelopardalis stars, VY Sculptoris stars, and so on, on the basis of their long-term photometric behavior. We show that some aspects of this behavior may be caused by variations in the mass transfer rate from the secondary star about the current secular mean, and the consequent stability or instability of the accretion disk, if present. The most likely cause of the mass transfer variations on these timescales (years or less) is starspots. Mass transfer variations can cause low states in systems with otherwise steady disks, but they produce only subtle effects on dwarf novae, including variations in the outburst shapes and the standstills of Z Cam systems.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Low States in Cataclysmic Variables 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 Low States in Cataclysmic Variables, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Low States in Cataclysmic Variables will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1367705