ISSN:
1572-946X
Keywords:
Stars:Hot,Wolf-Rayet
;
Stellar Winds:Clumping,Turbulence
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
Abstract It seems more and more likely that one will have to abandon the paradigm of smooth outflows from (hot) stars in favour of a clumpy structure, possibly in a fractal-like hierarchy on all scales. Observationally, this is best established for Wolf-Rayet star winds (e.g. scaling laws, mass-spectrum, anisotropy,...), for which the consequences of clumping are discussed. These include four broad categories, which are outlined in this review: (a) an ideal laboratory for studying time-dependent astrophysical turbulence, (b) potential tracers of hot-wind global structure parameters, (c) reduced mass-loss rates, and (d) impact on massive binary studies.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01091177
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