The behaviour of quiescent accretion discs in dwarf novae

Details The behaviour of quiescent accretion discs in dwarf novae The behaviour of quiescent accretion discs in dwarf novae

2003-09-23

arxiv.org/abs/astro-ph/0309613v1

Mon.Not.Roy.Astron.Soc.347:569,2004

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astrophysics

6 pages, 7 figures, accepted for MNRAS

Scientific paper

10.1111/j.1365-2966.2004.07236.x

We propose a simple explanation for the constant mean brightness observed between outbursts in dwarf novae. Secular changes in the total energy dissipation rate of the accretion disc brought about by variations in surface density, temperature and disc radius can be regulated by the gradual cooling of a small, critically-stable hot inner region. The hypothesis is supported by two-dimensional time-dependent numerical models of dwarf nova accretion discs.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

The behaviour of quiescent accretion discs in dwarf novae 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 The behaviour of quiescent accretion discs in dwarf novae, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and The behaviour of quiescent accretion discs in dwarf novae will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-182289