Accretion Flow in Magnetic Cataclysmic Variables
Abstract
The standard model of the post-shock accretion flow in mCVs is discussed. We present some results of the current study of two-temperature flows in mCVs. New observations supporting the standard model are presented. Recent developments in the studies of the global properties of the accretion stream are briefly discussed.
- Publication:
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Chinese Journal of Astronomy and Astrophysics Supplement
- Pub Date:
- December 2003
- DOI:
- Bibcode:
- 2003ChJAS...3..235W
- Keywords:
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- accretion;
- accretion disks;
- stars: binaries;
- stars: cataclysmic variables;
- X-rays: binaries