The Structure and Evolution of a Slow Deflagration Front Propagating into a Degenerate Star
Abstract
The structure and evolution of a slow reaction front propagation into a cool, hydrogen rich shell above an inert core has been studied. It has been found that, during the evolution of the front, the total radiative luminosity drops from ∼104 L ⊙ to ∼10-4 L ⊙ in a time scale of the order of 109 yr. The burned up fraction of the fuel is found to be less than 1%.
- Publication:
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Astrophysics and Space Science
- Pub Date:
- June 1979
- DOI:
- 10.1007/BF00647746
- Bibcode:
- 1979Ap&SS..63...57B
- Keywords:
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- Deflagration;
- Stellar Evolution;
- Stellar Models;
- Stellar Structure;
- White Dwarf Stars;
- Hydrogen;
- Nuclear Fusion;
- Stellar Mass Accretion;
- Stellar Radiation;
- Astrophysics