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Wolf-Rayet Stellar Wind Theory

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  03 August 2017

J. P. Cassinelli
J. P. Cassinelli*
Affiliation:
Department of Astronomy University of Wisconsin-Madison 475 N. Charter Street Madison, WI 53706

Abstract

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Two possible solutions to the Wolf-Rayet wind momentum problem are discussed: purely radiation driven wind theory, with multi-line effects, and Luminous Magnetic Rotator theory. Several recently developed radiative processes for enhancing M or v∞ are described, and it is concluded that only the winds of rather hot luminous Wolf-Rayet stars could possibly be driven by radiation. These stars should show evidence of acceleration at large radial distances. For the rapid rotators, it is possible to drive a dense equatorial outflow. Limits are discussed regarding the needed surface magnetic fields. With this model, the wind momentum problem is solved in a piece-wise fashion by having the large radio flux of Wolf-Rayet stars come from the equatorial zone and the broad P Cygni lines, arising in the polar wind. The Luminous Magnetic Rotator model can also be tested through observation, primarily through spectropolarimetry.

Type
Session V. Mass Loss
Information
Symposium - International Astronomical Union , Volume 143: Wolf–Rayet Stars and Interrelations with other Massive Stars in Galaxies , 1991 , pp. 289 - 308
Copyright
Copyright © Kluwer 1991 

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