Evolution of Cataclysmic Variables with Binary-driven Mass Loss during Nova Eruptions

• Published in: The Astrophysical journal Vol. 977; no. 1; pp. 34 - 48
• Main Authors: Tang, Wen-Shi, Li, Xiang-Dong, Cui, Zhe
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Philadelphia The American Astronomical Society 01.12.2024; IOP Publishing
• Subjects: Angular momentum; Cataclysmic variable stars; Cataclysmic variables; Dwarf novae; Evolution; Lagrangian equilibrium points; Mass transfer; Numerical simulations; Orbits; Radiation; White dwarf stars; Wind; Wind effects; X ray sources
• ISSN: 0004-637X; 1538-4357
• DOI: 10.3847/1538-4357/ad8880

The discrepancies between observations and theoretical predictions of cataclysmic variables (CVs) suggest that there exists unknown angular-momentum-loss mechanism(s) besides magnetic braking and gravitational radiation. Mass loss due to nova eruptions belongs to the most likely candidates. While st...