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Interpretation of the expansion law of planetary nebulae
We reproduce the expansion velocity--radius (--)
relation in planetary nebulae by considering a simple dynamical model, in order
to investigate the dynamical evolution and formation of planetary nebulae. In
our model, the planetary nebula is formed and evolving by interaction of a fast
wind from the central star with a slow wind from its progenitor, the AGB star.
In particular, taking account of the mass loss history of the AGB star makes us
succeed in the reproduction of the observed -
sequence. As a result, examining the ensemble of the observational and
theoretical evolution models of PNe, we find that if the AGB star pulsates and
its mass loss rate changes with time (from yr
to yr), the model agrees with the observations.
In terms of observation, we suggest that there are few planetary nebulae with
larger expansion velocity and smaller radius because the evolutionary
time-scale of such nebulae is so short and the size of nebulae is so compact
that it is difficult for us to observe them.Comment: 16 pages, 18 figure1, PASJ in pres
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