2005
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2966.2005.08842.x
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Hibernation revived by weak magnetic braking

Abstract: Cataclysmic variables undergo periodic nova explosions during which a finite mass of material is expelled on a short time‐scale. The system widens and, as a result, the mass‐transfer rate drops. This state of hibernation may account for the variety of cataclysmic variable types observed in systems of similar mass and period. In the light of recent changes to the theory of nova ignition and magnetic braking, we investigate whether hibernation remains a viable mechanism for creating cataclysmic variable diversit… Show more

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“…In this picture, the outburst phenomena interpreted in terms of thermal instabilities in the accretion disk, can be used to provide constraints on the mass transfer rate as a function of orbital period. Alternatively, Martin & Tout (2005) suggest that, in the context of the hibernation picture, the ratio of nova-like (NL) systems to DNe as a function of orbital period would provide insight into the relative time spent by a given system in such phases (Shara et al 1986). These relative times in turn constrain the orbital angular momentum loss rate driving the mass transfer in DNe and NLs.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In this picture, the outburst phenomena interpreted in terms of thermal instabilities in the accretion disk, can be used to provide constraints on the mass transfer rate as a function of orbital period. Alternatively, Martin & Tout (2005) suggest that, in the context of the hibernation picture, the ratio of nova-like (NL) systems to DNe as a function of orbital period would provide insight into the relative time spent by a given system in such phases (Shara et al 1986). These relative times in turn constrain the orbital angular momentum loss rate driving the mass transfer in DNe and NLs.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Naylor et al 1992) but remains a topic of considerable interest (e.g. Martin & Tout 2005). The fact that post-nova systems fade by 1-2 mag per century following the nova (Vogt 1990;Duerbeck 1992) is consistent with the hibernation scenario, but it may also be the case that the onset of low states marks the transition into hibernation.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 92%
“…For reasonable parameters this gives a time‐scale of around a few billion years (e.g. Martin & Tout 2005).…”
Section: Outburst Modelmentioning
confidence: 99%