A study of the mass loss rates of symbiotic star systems

dc.creatorKorreck, K. E.
dc.creatorKellogg, E.
dc.creatorSokoloski, J. L.
dc.date2006-11-13
dc.date.accessioned2026-07-07T10:40:49Z
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dc.descriptionThe amount of mass loss in symbiotic systems is investigated, specifically mass loss via the formation of jets in R Aquarii (R Aqr). The jets in R Aqr have been observed in the X-ray by Chandra over a four year time period. The jet changes on times scales of a year and new outflows have been observed. Understanding the amount of mass and the frequency of ejection further constrain the ability of the white dwarf in the system to accrete enough mass to become a Type 1a supernova progenitor. The details of multi-wavelength studies, such as speed, density and spatial extent of the jets will be discussed in order to understand the mass balance in the binary system. We examine other symbiotic systems to determine trends in mass loss in this class of objects.
dc.descriptionTo be published in the proceedings of "The Multicoloured Landscape of Compact Objects and their Explosive Origins"
dc.identifierhttps://arxiv.org/abs/astro-ph/0611401
dc.identifierhttp://arxiv.org/abs/astro-ph/0611401
dc.identifierAIPConf.Proc.924:903-906,2007
dc.identifierdoi:10.1063/1.2774962
dc.identifier.urihttp://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/181446
dc.subjectAstrophysics
dc.titleA study of the mass loss rates of symbiotic star systems
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