Magnetic Field, Dust, and Axisymmetrical Mass Loss on the AGB

Abstract

I propose a mechanism for axisymmetrical mass loss on the asymptotic giant branch, that may account for the axially symmetric structure of elliptical planetary nebulae. The proposed model operates for slowly rotating AGB stars, having angular velocities of 0.0001 the Keplerian velocity. Such angular velocities could be gained from a planet companion of mass 0.1M(Jupiter), or even from single stars which are fast rotators on the main sequence. The model assumes that dynamo magnetic activity results in the formation of cool spots, above which dust forms much easily. The enhanced magnetic activity toward the equator results in a higher dust formation rate there, and hence higher mass loss rate. As the star ascends the AGB, both the mass loss rate and magnetic activity increase rapidly, and hence the mass loss becomes more asymmetrical, with higher mass loss rate closer to the equatorial plane.

Latex, uses aasms4.sty, 15 pages, Accepted for publication in MNRAS

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