On accretion of angular momentum from an inhomogeneous medium

Details On accretion of angular momentum from an inhomogeneous medium On accretion of angular momentum from an inhomogeneous medium

Feb 1986

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Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society (ISSN 0035-8711), vol. 218, Feb. 15, 1986, p. 593-604.

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Angular Momentum, Anisotropic Media, Computational Astrophysics, Neutron Stars, Stellar Mass Accretion, Stellar Winds, Computational Grids, Cosmic Gases, Density Distribution, Three Dimensional Flow, Velocity Distribution, White Dwarf Stars

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The problem of a compact object accreting from an inhomogeneous medium has been studied, using a three-dimensional numerical scheme. When pressure effects are neglected, it has been shown that the mass accretion rate is given by the Bondi-Hoyle value. Not more than a few per cent of the angular momentum deposited into the accretion cylinder are accreted by the compact object. Some possible consequences for the case of neutron stars and white dwarfs accreting from a stellar wind are discussed.

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