Published February 1, 1981 | Version v1
Journal article

Theoretical explanation of the absolute magnitude-decline time (M/sub B/--t3) relationship for classical novae

Creators

  • 1. Departement de physique, Universite de Montreal

Description

The empirically determined absolute magnitude--decline time relation for classical novae is a fundamental distance indicator and important nova model constraint. Despite its obvious importance, no completely theoretical explanation has yet been offered for the M/sub B/--t3 relation

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Astrophys. J.
Journal Volume
243
Journal Issue
3
Series
Astrophys. J.
Journal Page Range
926-934
ISSN
0004-637X

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
12630927
Subject category
S79: ASTROPHYSICS, COSMOLOGY AND ASTRONOMY;
Descriptors DEI
LUMINOSITY; NOVAE; STAR MODELS; STEADY-STATE CONDITIONS; STELLAR RADIATION; WHITE DWARF STARS
Descriptors DEC
DWARF STARS; ERUPTIVE VARIABLE STARS; MATHEMATICAL MODELS; OPTICAL PROPERTIES; PHYSICAL PROPERTIES; RADIATIONS; STARS; VARIABLE STARS