Statistics – Computation
Scientific paper
Nov 1989
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1989mnras.241..365k&link_type=abstract
Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society (ISSN 0035-8711), vol. 241, Nov. 15, 1989, p. 365-374.
Statistics
Computation
47
Cataclysmic Variables, Companion Stars, Irradiation, Stellar Mass Accretion, White Dwarf Stars, Accretion Disks, Computational Astrophysics, Dwarf Novae, Photosphere, Stellar Luminosity
Scientific paper
Radiation from the accretion flow at the white dwarf is shown being unable to penetrate to the photosphere of the companion star in cataclysmic binaries. The radiation may in some cases ionize the subsonic accretion flow just below the inner Lagrange point. This probably holds for AM Her systems and in some dwarf nova outbursts, and may cause long-term luminosity variations such as low states and possibly superoutbursts. If irradiation is effective, the ionization front near L(1) must oscillate. This causes variations of the order of about 10 percent in the mass transfer rate on the dynamical time-scale, i.e. about 5 percent of the binary period.
No associations
LandOfFree
Irradiation of the companion star 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 Irradiation of the companion star in cataclysmic variables, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Irradiation of the companion star in cataclysmic variables will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1617078