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Research on Outburst Mechanisms of Dwarf Novae and Evolution of Cataclysmic Variable Stars

Research Project

Project/Area Number 12640237
Research Category

Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)

Allocation TypeSingle-year Grants
Section一般
Research Field Astronomy
Research InstitutionNagasaki University

Principal Investigator

OSAKI Yoji  Nagasaki University, Faculty of Education, Professor, 教育学部, 教授 (30011547)

Project Period (FY) 2000 – 2003
Project Status Completed (Fiscal Year 2003)
Budget Amount *help
¥3,400,000 (Direct Cost: ¥3,400,000)
Fiscal Year 2003: ¥900,000 (Direct Cost: ¥900,000)
Fiscal Year 2002: ¥800,000 (Direct Cost: ¥800,000)
Fiscal Year 2001: ¥800,000 (Direct Cost: ¥800,000)
Fiscal Year 2000: ¥900,000 (Direct Cost: ¥900,000)
KeywordsDwarf Novae / Cataclysmic Variables / Accretion Disks / Close Binary Systems / Instabilities / Superhumps / WZ Sge stars / Tomography / おおぐま座SU型星 / や座WZ星 / レゾナンス / 乱流粘性 / かに座EG星
Research Abstract

Yoji Osaki, the head investigator, proposed a unification model for dwarf nova outbursts within the basic framework of the disk instability model in 1996. My research is basically a continuation along this line. My research results in 2002-2003 are summarized below. (1) We have proposed a new model to explain repetitive rebrightemng in WZ Sge stars. (2) We have proposed that the "early hump" phenomenon observed in the early phase of outbursts of WZ Sge stars is, the manifestation of the tidal 2:1 resonance in accretion disks of binary systems with extremely low mass ratios. (3) We have critically examined observational evidence for enhanced mass transfer from the secondary star during outbursts and demonstrated that most evidence for enhanced mass transfer is not well substantiated. (4) I have proposed a new method for analyzing complex superhump light curves for the 2001 outburst of WZ Sge. This method is called a helical tomography of an accretion disk because it can reconstruct a series of disk images at different superhump period.

Report

(5 results)
  • 2003 Annual Research Report   Final Research Report Summary
  • 2002 Annual Research Report
  • 2001 Annual Research Report
  • 2000 Annual Research Report
  • Research Products

    (20 results)

All Other

All Publications (20 results)

  • [Publications] Y.Osaki: "Dwarf Nova and Accretion Disks"Astrophysical Ages and Time Scales (PASP conference Series). 245. 57-64 (2001)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2003 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] Y.Osaki, F.Meyer, E.Meyer-Hofmeister: "Repetitive rebrightening of EG Cancri : Evidence for viscosity decay in the quiescent disk"Astronomy & Astrophysics. 370. 488-495 (2001)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2003 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] Y.Osaki, F.Meyer: "Early Humps in WZ Sge Stars"Astronomy & Astrophysics. 383. 574-579 (2002)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2003 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] Y.Osaki, F.Meyer: "Is evidence for enhanced mass transfer during dwarf-nova outbursts well substantiated?"Astronomy & Astrophysics. 401. 841-848 (2003)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2003 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] Yoji Osaki: "Helical Tomography of an Accretion Disk by Superhump Light Curves of the 2001 Outburst of WZ Sagittae"Publications of Astronomical Society of Japan. 55. 841-848 (2003)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2003 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] 尾崎 洋二: "星はなぜ輝くのか"朝日新聞社. 258 (2002)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2003 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] Y.Osaki, F.Meyer, E.Meyer-Hofineister: "Repetitive rebrightening of EG Cancri : Evidence for viscosity decay in the quiescent disk?"Astron.Astrophys.. 370. 488-495 (2001)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      2003 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] Y.Osaki, F.Meyer: "Early Humps in WZ Sge stars"Astron.Astrophys.. 383. 574-579 (2002)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      2003 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] Y.Osaki, F.Meyer: "Is Evidence for Enhanced Mass Transfer During Dwarf Nova Outburst Well Substantiated?"Astron.Astrophys.. 401. 325-337 (2003)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      2003 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] Y.Osaki: "Helical Tomography of an Accretion Disk by Superhump Light Curves of the 2001 Outburst of WZ Sagittae"Publ.Astron.Soc.Japan. 55. 841-848 (2003)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      2003 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] Y.Osaki eds.T.von Hipp.el, C.Simpson, N.Manset): "Dwarf Nova and Accretion Disks"Astrophysical Ages and Tine Scales, ( (PASP Conference Series, 245, San Francisco). 57-64 (2001)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      2003 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] Y.Osaki: "Why do stars shine?(a book written in Japanese)"Asahi-Shinbun-sha. 258 (2002)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      2003 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] Y.Osaki, F.Meyer: "Is evidence for enhanced mass transfer during dwarf-nova outbursts well substantiated?"Astronomy & Astrophysics. 401. 325-337 (2003)

    • Related Report
      2003 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] Yoji Osaki: "Helical Tomography of an Accretion Disk by Superhump Light Curves of the 2001 Outburst of WZ Sagittae"Publications of Astronomical Society of Japan. 55・4. 841-848 (2003)

    • Related Report
      2003 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] Y.Osaki, F.Meyer: "Early Humps in WZ sge Stars"Astronomy & Astrophysics. 383. 574-579 (2002)

    • Related Report
      2002 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] Y.Osaki, F.Meyer: "Is evidence for enhanced mass transfer during dwarf-nova outbursts well substantiated?"Astronomy & Astrophysics. (in press). (2003)

    • Related Report
      2002 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] Y.Osaki: "Dwarf Nova and Accretion Disks"Astrophysical Ages and Time Scales (PASP conference Series). 245. 57-64 (2001)

    • Related Report
      2001 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] Y.Osaki, F.Meyer: "Early Humps in WZ Sge Stars"Astronomy & Astrophysics. (in press). (2002)

    • Related Report
      2001 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] 尾崎洋二: "激変星の研究-矮新星爆発メカニズム-"天文月報. 93巻・7号. 375-388 (2000)

    • Related Report
      2000 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] Y.Osaki,F.Meyer,E.Meyer-Hofmeister: "Repetitive rebrightening of EG Cancri : Evidence for viscosity decay in the quiescent disk?"Astronomy & Astrophysics. (in press). (2001)

    • Related Report
      2000 Annual Research Report

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