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view Abstract Citations (321) References (62) Co-Reads Similar Papers Volume Content Graphics Metrics Export Citation NASA/ADS An Extended Grid of Multicycle Nova Evolution Models Prialnik, Dina ; Kovetz, Attay Abstract According to the nova theory, observed characteristics of novae may be reproduced by varying the values of three basic and independent parameters: the acreting white dwarf's mass MWD, its temperature TWD, and the mass transfer rate dot M. Calculations performed to date have, however, left wide regions of the parameter space unexplored. We carry out a systematic study involving calculations of evolutionary sequences of nova outbursts through several cycles, for 64 parameter combinations spanning the entire parameter space, assuming CO white dwarfs (WDs). An updated stellar evolution code is used, including an extended nuclear reactions network, new opacities (OPAL), diffusion of all elements and the effect of radiation pressure on mass loss. We find that the entire range of observed nova characteristics can be accounted for, including recurrent and symbiotic novae. Recurrent novae may be obtained on relatively low-mass WDs (approximately 1 solar mass). Accretion at rates dot M greater than or equal to 10(wxp -7) solar mass/yr invariably results in an increase of MWD and may, eventually, lead to a type 1a supernova. For accretion rates dot M less than or equal to 10-9 solar mass/yr, MWD decreases under all circumstances. The overall dependence of nova characteristics on the basic parameters is analyzed. Observed correlations between nova properties, as well as the conspicuous lack of correlation between other properties, are verified by the theoretical results. Among all the observed properties of novae there are three that appear to be independent of each other: the time of decline by 3 magnitudes t3, the heavy element abundance of the ejecta Zej, and their helium content Yej. Our calculations yield t3(MWD, TWD, dot M), Yej(MWD, TWD, dot M) at discrete points over the entire parameter space. By matching observed characteristics of a particular nova with calculated counterparts, it is possible to derive the WDs mass and temperature and the (average) accretion rate as well as additional observable properties. We find an excellent match for the measured expansion velocities, but the calculated ejected masses are generally smaller than those estimated from observations. Publication: The Astrophysical Journal Pub Date: June 1995 DOI: 10.1086/175741 Bibcode: 1995ApJ...445..789P Keywords: Independent Variables; Mass Transfer; Novae; Stellar Evolution; Stellar Mass; Stellar Models; Stellar Temperature; Abundance; Radiation Pressure; Stellar Interiors; Stellar Mass Accretion; Stellar Mass Ejection; White Dwarf Stars; Astrophysics; ACCRETION; ACCRETION DISKS; STARS: BINARIES: CLOSE; STARS: INTERIORS; STARS: NOVAE; CATACLYSMIC VARIABLES; STARS: WHITE DWARFS full text sources ADS | data products SIMBAD (14) Related Materials (2) Part 2: 2005ApJ...623..398Y Part 3: 2010ApJ...725..831S
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