A multi-dimensional view of a unified model for TDEs

• Published in: arXiv.org
• Main Authors: Parkinson, Edward J, Knigge, Christian, Dai, Lixin, Lars Lund Thomsen, Matthews, James H, Long, Knox S
• Format: Paper
• Language: English
• Published: Ithaca Cornell University Library, arXiv.org 29.08.2024
• Subjects: Emission spectra; Extreme values; Inclination; Line spectra; Luminosity; Optical thickness; Outflow; Photons; Radiative transfer; Simulation; Ultraviolet spectra

Tidal disruption events (TDEs) can generate non-spherical, relativistic and optically thick outflows. Simulations show that the radiation we observe is reprocessed by these outflows. According to a unified model suggested by these simulations, the spectral energy distributions (SEDs) of TDEs depend...