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Thermonuclear runaways in nova outburstsResults of exploratory, two-dimensional numerical calculations of a local thermonuclear runaway on the surface of a white dwarf are reported. It is found that the energy released by the runaway can induce a significant amount of vorticity near the burning region. Such mass motions account naturally for mixing of core matter into the envelope during the explosion. A new mechanism for the lateral spread of nuclear burning is also discussed.
Document ID
19920065518
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
External Source(s)
Authors
Shankar, Anurag
(NASA Headquarters Washington, DC United States)
Arnett, David
(NASA Headquarters Washington, DC United States)
Fryxell, Bruce A.
(Arizona, University Tucson, United States)
Date Acquired
August 15, 2013
Publication Date
July 20, 1992
Publication Information
Publication: Astrophysical Journal, Part 2 - Letters
Volume: 394
Issue: 1 Ju
ISSN: 0004-637X
Subject Category
Astrophysics
Accession Number
92A48142
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAGW-2450
Distribution Limits
Public
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