395 research outputs found
2D Simulations of the Line-Driven Instability in Hot-Star Winds: II. Approximations for the 2D Radiation Force
We present initial attempts to include the multi-dimensional nature of
radiation transport in hydrodynamical simulations of the small-scale structure
that arises from the line-driven instability in hot-star winds. Compared to
previous 1D or 2D models that assume a purely radial radiation force, we seek
additionally to treat the lateral momentum and transport of diffuse
line-radiation, initially here within a 2D context. A key incentive is to study
the damping effect of the associated diffuse line-drag on the dynamical
properties of the flow, focusing particularly on whether this might prevent
lateral break-up of shell structures at scales near the lateral Sobolev angle
of ca. . We first explore nonlinear simulations that cast the
lateral diffuse force in the simple, local form of a parallel viscosity.
Second, to account for the lateral mixing of radiation associated with the
radial driving, we next explore models in which the radial force is azimuthally
smoothed over a chosen scale. Third, to account for both the lateral line-drag
and the lateral mixing in a more self-consistent way, we explore further a
method first proposed by Owocki (1999), which uses a restricted 3-ray approach
that combines a radial ray with two oblique rays set to have an impact
parameter within the stellar core. From numerical simulations,
we find that, compared to equivalent 1-ray simulations, the high-resolution
3-ray models show systematically a much higher lateral coherence.... (Full
abstract in paper)Comment: Accepted by A&A, 12 pages, 7 figures, 3 only shown in version
available at http://www.mpa-garching.mpg.de/~luc/2778.ps.g
Improved distance determination to M51 from supernovae 2011dh and 2005cs
The appearance of two recent supernovae, SN 2011dh and 2005cs, both in M51,
provides an opportunity to derive an improved distance to their host galaxy by
combining the observations of both SNe. We apply the Expanding Photosphere
Method to get the distance to M51 by fitting the data of these two SNe
simultaneously. In order to correct for the effect of flux dilution, we use
correction factors (zeta) appropriate for standard type II-P SNe atmospheres
for 2005cs, but find zeta ~ 1 for the type IIb SN 2011dh, which may be due to
the reduced H-content of its ejecta. The EPM analysis resulted in D_M51 = 8.4
+/- 0.7 Mpc. Based on this improved distance, we also re-analyze the HST
observations of the proposed progenitor of SN 2011dh. We confirm that the
object detected on the pre-explosion HST-images is unlikely to be a compact
stellar cluster. In addition, its derived radius (~ 277$ R_sun) is too large
for being the real (exploded) progenitor of SN 2011dh. The supernova-based
distance, D = 8.4 Mpc, is in good agreement with other recent distance
estimates to M51.Comment: 6 pages, 5 figures, accepted for publication in A&
Mass loss from inhomogeneous hot star winds II. Constraints from a combined optical/UV study
Mass-loss rates currently in use for hot, massive stars have recently been
seriously questioned, mainly because of the effects of wind clumping. We
investigate the impact of clumping on diagnostic ultraviolet resonance and
optical recombination lines. Optically thick clumps, a non-void interclump
medium, and a non-monotonic velocity field are all accounted for in a single
model. We used 2D and 3D stochastic and radiation-hydrodynamic (RH) wind
models, constructed by assembling 1D snapshots in radially independent slices.
To compute synthetic spectra, we developed and used detailed radiative transfer
codes for both recombination lines (solving the "formal integral") and
resonance lines (using a Monte-Carlo approach). In addition, we propose an
analytic method to model these lines in clumpy winds, which does not rely on
optically thin clumping. Results: Synthetic spectra calculated directly from
current RH wind models of the line-driven instability are unable to in parallel
reproduce strategic optical and ultraviolet lines for the Galactic O-supergiant
LCep. Using our stochastic wind models, we obtain consistent fits essentially
by increasing the clumping in the inner wind. A mass-loss rate is derived that
is approximately two times lower than predicted by the line-driven wind theory,
but much higher than the corresponding rate derived from spectra when assuming
optically thin clumps. Our analytic formulation for line formation is used to
demonstrate the potential impact of optically thick clumping in weak-winded
stars and to confirm recent results that resonance doublets may be used as
tracers of wind structure and optically thick clumping. (Abridged)Comment: 14 pages+1 Appendix, 8 figures, 3 tables. Accepted for publication in
Astronomy and Astrophysics. One reference updated, minor typo in Appendix
correcte
Type II supernova spectral diversity, II: spectroscopic and photometric correlations
We present an analysis of observed trends and correlations between a large range of spectral and photometric parameters of more than 100 type II supernovae (SNe II), during the photospheric phase. We define a common epoch for all SNe of 50 days post-explosion, where the majority of the sample is likely to be under similar physical conditions. Several correlation matrices are produced to search for interesting trends between more than 30 distinct light-curve and spectral properties that characterize the diversity of SNe II. Overall, SNe with higher expansion velocities are brighter, have more rapidly declining light curves, shorter plateau durations, and higher 56Ni masses. Using a larger sample than previous studies, we argue that "Pd" - the plateau duration from the transition of the initial to "plateau" decline rates to the end of the "plateau" - is a better indicator of the hydrogen envelope mass than the traditionally used optically thick phase duration (OPTd: explosion epoch to end of plateau). This argument is supported by the fact that Pd also correlates with s 3, the light-curve decline rate at late times: lower Pd values correlate with larger s 3 decline rates. Large s 3 decline rates are likely related to lower envelope masses, which enables gamma-ray escape. We also find a significant anticorrelation between Pd and s 2 (the plateau decline rate), confirming the long standing hypothesis that faster declining SNe II (SNe IIL) are the result of explosions with lower hydrogen envelope masses and therefore have shorter Pd values.Fil: Gutiérrez, Claudia P.. Universidad de Chile; Chile. University of Southampton; Reino Unido. European Southern Observatory Santiago; Chile. Millennium Institute Of Astrophysics; ChileFil: Anderson, Joseph P.. European Southern Observatory Santiago; ChileFil: Hamuy, Mario. Millennium Institute Of Astrophysics; Chile. Universidad de Chile; ChileFil: González Gaitan, Santiago. Universidad de Chile; Chile. Universidade de Lisboa; Portugal. Millennium Institute Of Astrophysics; ChileFil: Galbany, Lluis. University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown; Estados Unidos. University of Pittsburgh; Estados UnidosFil: Dessart, Luc. Universidad de Chile; ChileFil: Stritzinger, Maximilian D.. University Aarhus; DinamarcaFil: Phillips, Mark M.. Las Campanas Observatory; ChileFil: Morrell, Nidia. Las Campanas Observatory; ChileFil: Folatelli, Gaston. Universidad Nacional de La Plata. Facultad de Ciencias Astronómicas y Geofísicas; Argentin
Emotional Expression in Children's Drawings of God
Experimental psychological research on the expressive aspects of children’s drawings has grown considerably in the last 40 years. It has reported consistently that children use the same expressive techniques as artists, despite varying opinions on how expressive drawing develops in childhood (e.g., U-shaped curve or age incremental patterns). The developmental findings have largely derived from drawing tasks that explicitly ask children to draw an emotion or mood (e.g. happy, sad, angry). Nevertheless, the pervasiveness of expression in children’s drawings is such that we might expect children to spontaneously communicate expressively in drawing tasks that do not specifically request mood. “Drawing God” is such an example due to the potential emotive aspects of the subject, both in terms of the “God Figure” and the potential representation of other subject matter in the drawing. With this in mind, this chapter sets forth two sets of analyses of over 500 children’s drawings from Switzerland, obtained from a sample of 6- to 16-year-olds. First, we report findings from a quantitative study based on artist ratings that the intensity (strength) and valence (negative to positive) of the emotional expression in the drawings varies according to gender and religiosity. Age was not a significant predictor of intensity and only weakly predicted valence. Second, we describe narrative themes derived from our own observations of the dataset, in which all themes consistently indicated the same expressive techniques reported in the psychological experimental literature. Furthermore, despite being asked only to “draw God”, the drawings displayed a wide variety of themes which can be presented as a narrative story of the Christian Gospel
The morphing of decay powered to interaction powered Type II supernova ejecta at nebular times
Much excitement surrounds the intense mass loss that seems to take place in
some massive stars immediately before core collapse. However, occurring too
late, it has a negligible impact on the star's evolution or the final yields,
which are influenced instead by the longer-term, quasi-steady mass loss taking
place during H and He burning. Late-time observations of core-collapse
supernovae interacting with the progenitor wind are one means to constrain this
secular mass loss. Here, we present radiative transfer calculations for a Type
II SN with and without this interaction power, focusing on the phase between
350 and 1000d after explosion. Without interaction power, the ejecta are
powered through radioactive decay whose exponential decline produces an
ever-fading SN. Instead, with a constant interaction power of erg
s (representative of an SN II ramming into a steady-state yr wind), the spectrum morphs from decay powered at 350d, with
narrow lines forming in the inner metal-rich ejecta, to interaction powered at
1000d, with broad boxy lines forming in the outer H-rich ejecta. Intermediate
times are characterized by a hybrid and complex spectrum made of overlapping
narrow and broad lines. While interaction boosts primarily the flux in the
ultraviolet, which remains largely unobserved today, a knee in the -band
light curve or a -band boost are clear signatures of interaction at late
times. The model predictions compare favorably with a number of Type II
supernovae including SN 2004et or SN 2017eaw at 500-1000d after explosion.Comment: submitted to A&
High spatial resolution monitoring of the activity of BA supergiant winds
There are currently two optical interferometry recombiners that can provide
spectral resolutions better than 10000, AMBER/VLTI operating in the H-K bands,
and VEGA/CHARA, recently commissioned, operating in the visible. These
instruments are well suited to study the wind activity of the brightest AB
supergiants in our vicinity, in lines such as H or BrGamma. We present
here the first observations of this kind, performed on Rigel (B8Ia) and Deneb
(A2Ia). Rigel was monitored by AMBER in two campaigns, in 2006-2007 and
2009-2010, and observed in 2009 by VEGA; whereas Deneb was monitored in
2008-2009 by VEGA. The extension of the Halpha and BrGamma line forming regions
were accurately measured and compared with CMFGEN models of both stars.
Moreover, clear signs of activity were observed in the differential visibility
and phases. These pioneer observations are still limited, but show the path for
a better understanding of the spatial structure and temporal evolution of
localized ejections using optical interferometry.Comment: Proceedings of conf. IAUS272 - Active OB stars - Paris, July 19-23,
201
Peculiar Type II Supernovae from Blue Supergiants
The vast majority of Type II supernovae (SNe) are produced by red supergiants
(RSGs), but SN 1987A revealed that blue supergiants (BSGs) can produce members
of this class as well, albeit with some peculiar properties. This best studied
event revolutionized our understanding of SNe, and linking it to the bulk of
Type II events is essential. We present here optical photometry and
spectroscopy gathered for SN 2000cb, which is clearly not a standard Type II SN
and yet is not a SN 1987A analog. The light curve of SN 2000cb is reminiscent
of that of SN 1987A in shape, with a slow rise to a late optical peak, but on
substantially different time scales. Spectroscopically, SN 2000cb resembles a
normal SN II but with ejecta velocities that far exceed those measured for SN
1987A or normal SNe II, above 18000 km/s for H-alpha at early times. The red
colours, high velocities, late photometric peak, and our modeling of this
object all point toward a scenario involving the high-energy explosion of a
small-radius star, most likely a BSG, producing 0.1 solar masses of Ni-56.
Adding a similar object to the sample, SN 2005ci, we derive a rate of about 2%
of the core-collapse rate for this loosely defined class of BSG explosions.Comment: Accepted to MNRAS on March 14, 201
Type II supernovae as probes of environment metallicity: observations of host HII regions
Spectral modelling of SNII atmospheres indicates a clear dependence of metal
line strengths on progenitor metallicity. This motivates further work to
evaluate the accuracy with which these SNe can be used as metallicity
indicators. To assess this accuracy we present a sample of SNII HII-region
spectroscopy, from which environment abundances are derived. These environment
abundances are compared to the observed strength of metal lines in SN spectra.
Combining our sample with measurements from the literature, we present oxygen
abundances of 119 host HII regions, by extracting emission line fluxes and
using abundance diagnostics. Then, following Dessart et al., these abundances
are compared to equivalent widths of Fe 5018 A at various time and colour
epochs. Our distribution of inferred SNII host HII-region abundances has a
range of ~0.6 dex. We confirm the dearth of SNeII exploding at metallicities
lower than those found (on average) in the Large Magellanic Cloud. The
equivalent width of Fe 5018 A at 50 days post explosion shows a statistically
significant correlation with host HII-region oxygen abundance. The strength of
this correlation increases if one excludes abundance measurements derived far
from SN explosion sites. The correlation significance also increases if we only
analyse a 'gold' IIP sample, and if a colour epoch is used in place of time. In
addition, no evidence is found of correlation between progenitor metallicity
and SN light-curve or spectral properties - except for that stated above with
respect to Fe 5018 A equivalent width - suggesting progenitor metallicity is
not a driving factor in producing the diversity observed in our sample. This
study provides observational evidence of the usefulness of SNII as metallicity
indicators. We finish with a discussion of the methodology needed to use SN
spectra as independent metallicity diagnostics throughout the Universe.Comment: Accepted for publication in Astronomy and Astrophyci
- …