The origin of the rebrightening in soft X-ray transient outbursts

• Published in: arXiv.org
• Main Authors: Truss, Michael, Wynn, Graham, Murray, James, King, Andrew
• Format: Paper
• Language: English
• Published: Ithaca Cornell University Library, arXiv.org 29.08.2002
• Subjects: Computational fluid dynamics; Computer simulation; Deposition; Emission; Fluid flow; Heat treatment; Irradiation; Light curve; Outbursts; Smooth particle hydrodynamics; Soft x rays; Stability; Tidal effects; Time dependence; Two dimensional models; Viscosity; X-rays

We present a model of an outburst of the soft X-ray transient A0620-003. A two-dimensional time-dependent smoothed particle hydrodynamics scheme is used to simulate the evolution of the accretion disc through a complete outburst. The scheme includes the full tidal potential of the binary and a simpl...