Magnetic Field Evolution in an Accreting White Dwarf

Details Magnetic Field Evolution in an Accreting White Dwarf Magnetic Field Evolution in an Accreting White Dwarf

2002-09-11

arxiv.org/abs/astro-ph/0209198v1

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astrophysics

4 pages, 1 figure, to appear in the proceedings of the 13th European Workshop on White Dwarfs

Scientific paper

I discuss the evolution of the magnetic field of an accreting white dwarf. I show that the ohmic decay time is 7-12 billion years for the lowest order decay mode, almost independent of core temperature or mass. I then show that the magnetic field structure is substantially altered by accretion if the white dwarf mass increases at a rate more than 1-5 x 10^(-10) solar masses per year. I discuss the implications of this result for observed systems, including the possible evolutionary link between AM Hers and intermediate polars.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Magnetic Field Evolution in an Accreting White Dwarf 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 Magnetic Field Evolution in an Accreting White Dwarf, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Magnetic Field Evolution in an Accreting White Dwarf will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-159743