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Numerical simulations of the circumstellar medium of massive binaries

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Abstract

We have made 3-D models of the collision of binary star winds and followed their interaction over multiple orbits. This allows us to explore how the wind-wind interaction shapes the circumstellar environment. Specifically, we can model the highly radiative shock that occurs where the winds collide. We find that the shell that is created at the collision front between the two winds can be highly unstable, depending on the characteristics of the stellar winds.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAstrophysical Dynamics
Subtitle of host publicationFrom Stars to Galaxies
EditorsNicholas Brummell, Sacha Brun, Mark Boulder, Yannick Ponty
Pages405-406
Number of pages2
EditionS271
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 2010
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameProceedings of the International Astronomical Union
NumberS271
Volume6
ISSN (Print)1743-9213
ISSN (Electronic)1743-9221

Keywords

  • Binaries: general
  • Circumstellar matter
  • Mass loss
  • Methods: numerical
  • Outflows
  • Stars: winds

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