On white dwarf models of variable compact X-ray sources

Details On white dwarf models of variable compact X-ray sources On white dwarf models of variable compact X-ray sources

May 1977

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1977phdt.........2g&link_type=abstract

Ph.D. Thesis Massachusetts Univ., Amherst.

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astronomy

Mathematical Models, Variable Stars, White Dwarf Stars, X Ray Sources, Binary Stars, Mass Transfer, Novae, Stellar Luminosity, X Ray Astronomy

Scientific paper

An expression for the opacity-limited luminosity of white dwarf stars, which undergo Roche lobe mass transfer during their evolution was developed. A method was studied for computing the luminosity and spectrum of the X-ray emission from shocked gas at a given shock velocity. The equation of motion of the shell was developed. Two asymptotic limits were defined; that in which gravity dominates and that in which the ram pressure dominates. These were solved analytically and the general equation of motion was solved numerically. Equilibrium conditions were obtained for the analytic solutions. It was concluded that some white dwarfs in binaries should undergo subnova detonations during accretion, and should thus become X-ray sources.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

On white dwarf models of variable compact X-ray sources 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 On white dwarf models of variable compact X-ray sources, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and On white dwarf models of variable compact X-ray sources will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1883470