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Generation of Magnetic Field on the Accretion Disk around a Proto-First-Star

arXiv:1401.0905 · doi:10.1088/0004-637X/782/2/108

Abstract

The generation process of magnetic field around a proto-first-star is studied. Utilizing the recent numerical result of proto-first-star formation based upon the radiation hydrodynamics simulations, we assess the magnetic field strength generated by the radiative force and the Biermann battery effect. We find that magnetic field of \sim 10^{-9} G is generated on the surface of the accretion disk around the proto-first-star. The field strength on the accretion disk is smaller by two orders of magnitude than the critical value, above which the gravitational fragmentation of the disk is suppressed. Thus, the generated seed magnetic field hardly affect the dynamics of on-site first star formation directly, unless efficient amplification process is taken into consideration. We also find that the generated magnetic field is continuously blown out from the disk on the outflows to the poles, that are driven by the thermal pressure of photoheated gas. The strength of the diffused magnetic field in low density regions is \sim 10^{-14}-10^{-13}G at n_H=10^3 cm^{-3} which could play important roles on the next generation star formation, as well as the seeds of magnetic field exist in present-day universe.

7 pages, 4 figures, ApJ accepted

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