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2001A&A...379..336K - Astronomy and Astrophysics, volume 379336-346 (2001/11-3)

Tree-structured grid model of line and polarization variability from massive binaries.

KUROSAWA R. and HILLIER D.J.

Abstract (from CDS):

We have developed a 3-D Monte Carlo radiative transfer model which computes line and continuum polarization variability for a binary system with an optically thick non-axisymmetric envelope. This allows us to investigate the complex (phase-locked) line and continuum polarization variability features displayed by many massive binaries: W-R+O, O+O, etc. An 8-way tree data structure constructed via a ``cell-splitting'' method allows for high precision with efficient use of computer resources. The model is not restricted to binary systems; it can easily be adapted to a system with an arbitrary density distribution and large density gradients. As an application to a real system, the phase dependent Stokes parameters ( I, Q, U) and the phase dependent Hei ( λ5876) profiles of the massive binary system V444 Cyg (WN5+O6 III-V) are computed.

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Journal keyword(s): polarization - method: numerical - binaries: eclipsing - line: formation - stars: individual: (V444 Cyg)

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