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Requirements for theoretical models of outflowsRecent observational and theoretical investigations of astrophysical mass outflows are reviewed, with a focus on the basic physical principles. Specific limitations on the observational data and their interpretation are listed and discussed. Modeling problems considered include the role of the critical point in determining the mass-loss rate and terminal velocity, the physical processes controlling density at the critical point, the possible coexistence of multiple mass-loss mechanisms, time scales, instabilities and phase changes, multiphase atmospheres and winds, the definition of geometries, the role of the environment, explosive transient events, stochastic phenomena, mode-mode coupling and damping processes, departures from ionization equilibrium, and nonthermal phenomena.
Document ID
19880066862
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Linsky, Jeffrey L.
(Joint Institute for Laboratory Astrophysics Boulder, CO, United States)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1988
Subject Category
Astrophysics
Meeting Information
Meeting: Mass outflows from stars and galactic nuclei
Location: Turin
Country: Italy
Start Date: May 4, 1987
End Date: May 8, 1987
Accession Number
88A54089
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NGL-06-003-057
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAG5-82
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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