Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astrophysics
Scientific paper
2002-10-17
Astron.Astrophys. 395 (2002) L1-L4
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astrophysics
Accepted for publication in Astronomy and Astrophysics (Letter to the Editor)
Scientific paper
10.1051/0004-6361:20021381
The stellar winds of massive stars show large changes in mass-loss rates and terminal velocities during their evolution from O-star through the Luminous Blue Variable phase to the Wolf-Rayet phase. The luminosity remains approximately unchanged during these phases. These large changes in wind properties are explained in the context of the radiation driven wind theory, of which we consider four different models. They are due to the evolutionary changes in radius, gravity and surface composition and to the change from optically thin (in continuum) line driven winds to optically thick radiation driven winds.
Lamers Henny J. G. L. M.
Nugis Tiit
No associations
LandOfFree
An explanation for the curious mass loss history of massive stars: from OB stars, through Luminous Blue Variables to Wolf-Rayet stars 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 An explanation for the curious mass loss history of massive stars: from OB stars, through Luminous Blue Variables to Wolf-Rayet stars, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and An explanation for the curious mass loss history of massive stars: from OB stars, through Luminous Blue Variables to Wolf-Rayet stars will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-671154