Dynamics of the Flows Accreting onto a Magnetized Neutron Star
arXiv:astro-ph/0412319 · doi:10.1134/1.1738153
Abstract
Non-stationary column accretion onto a surface of a magnetized neutron star is studied with a numerical code based on modified first-order Godunov method with splitting. Formation and evolution of shocks in the column is modeled for accretion rates ranging from 10^{15} g/s to 10^{16} g/s and surface magnetic fields ranging from 5*10^{11} G to 10^{13} G. Non-stationary solutions with plasma deceleration at collisionless oscillating shocks are found. The kinetic energy of the accreting flow efficiently transforms into a cyclotron radiation field. Collisionless stopping of the flow allows a substantial part of accreting CNO nuclei to avoid spallation and reach the surface. The nuclei survival fraction depends on the surface magnetic field, being higher at lower magnetic fields.
22 pages, 8 figures
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