@inproceedings{LeuteneggerCohenKahnetal.2007, author = {Leutenegger, M. A. and Cohen, David H. and Kahn, S. M. and Owocki, S. P. and Paerels, F. B. S.}, title = {Resonance scattering in the X-ray emission lines profiles of ζ Puppis}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-18085}, year = {2007}, abstract = {We present XMM-Newton Reflection Grating Spectrometer observations of pairs of X-ray emission line profiles from the O star ζ Pup that originate from the same He-like ion. The two profiles in each pair have different shapes and cannot both be consistently fit by models assuming the same wind parameters. We show that the differences in profile shape can be accounted for in a model including the effects of resonance scattering, which affects the resonance line in the pair but not the intercombination line. This implies that resonance scattering is also important in single resonance lines, where its effect is difficult to distinguish from a low effective continuum optical depth in the wind. Thus, resonance scattering may help reconcile X-ray line profile shapes with literature mass-loss rates.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{SchnerrHenrichs2007, author = {Schnerr, R. S. and Henrichs, H. F.}, title = {Magnetic fields and wind variability in massive stars}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-18075}, year = {2007}, abstract = {This paper describes the thesis work of Schnerr (2007) entitled "Magnetic fields and mass loss in massive stars", which aimed at a better understanding of the impact of magnetic fields on the winds of massive stars.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{IgnaceGayley2007, author = {Ignace, R. and Gayley, K. G.}, title = {Circumstellar Magnetic Field Diagnostics from Line Polarization}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-18066}, year = {2007}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{CassinelliIgnaceWaldronetal.2007, author = {Cassinelli, Joseph P. and Ignace, R. and Waldron, W. and Cho, J. and Murphy, N. and Lazarian, A.}, title = {X-ray line emission produced in clump bow shocks}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-18057}, year = {2007}, abstract = {We summarize Chandra observations of the emission line profiles from 17 OB stars. The lines tend to be broad and unshifted. The forbidden/intercombination line ratios arising from Helium-like ions provide radial distance information for the X-ray emission sources, while the H-like to He-like line ratios provide X-ray temperatures, and thus also source temperature versus radius distributions. OB stars usually show power law differential emission measure distributions versus temperature. In models of bow shocks, we find a power law differential emission measure, a wide range of ion stages, and the bow shock flow around the clumps provides transverse velocities comparable to HWHM values. We find that the bow shock results for the line profile properties, consistent with the observations of X-ray line emission for a broad range of OB star properties.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{Vink2007, author = {Vink, J. S.}, title = {Discussion: Hydrodynamic modeling}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-18046}, year = {2007}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{Runacres2007, author = {Runacres, M. C.}, title = {Hydrodynamical models of clumping beyond 50 R∗}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-18030}, year = {2007}, abstract = {We present one-dimensional, time-dependent models of the clumps generated by the linedeshadowing instability. In order to follow the clumps out to distances of more than 1000 R∗, we use an efficient moving-box technique. We show that, within the approximations, the wind can remain clumped well into the formation region of the radio continuum.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{WalterZuritaHerasLeyder2007, author = {Walter, R. and Zurita-Heras, J. and Leyder, J.-C.}, title = {Probing clumpy stellar winds with a neutron star}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-18024}, year = {2007}, abstract = {INTEGRAL tripled the number of super-giant high-mass X-ray binaries (sgHMXB) known in the Galaxy by revealing absorbed and fast transient (SFXT) systems. Quantitative constraints on the wind clumping of massive stars can be obtained from the study of the hard X-ray variability of SFXT. A large fraction of the hard X-ray emission is emitted in the form of flares with a typical duration of 3 ksec, frequency of 7 days and luminosity of \$10^{36}\$ erg/s. Such flares are most probably emitted by the interaction of a compact object orbiting at \$\sim10~R_*\$ with wind clumps (\$10^{22 ... 23}\$ g) representing a large fraction of the stellar mass-loss rate. The density ratio between the clumps and the inter-clump medium is \$10^{2 ... 4}\$. The parameters of the clumps and of the inter-clump medium, derived from the SFXT flaring behavior, are in good agreement with macro-clumping scenario and line-driven instability simulations. SFXT are likely to have larger orbital radius than classical sgHMXB.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{udDoula2007, author = {ud-Doula, A.}, title = {Large-scale wind structure due to magnetic fields}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-18010}, year = {2007}, abstract = {Magnetic fields influence the dynamics of hot-star winds and create large scale structure. Based on numerical magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) simulations, we model the wind of θ¹ Ori C, and then use the SEI method to compute synthetic line profiles for a range of viewing angles as function of rotational phase. The resulting dynamic spectrum for a moderately strong line shows a distinct modulation, but with a phase that seems at odds with available observations.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{Puls2007, author = {Puls, Joachim}, title = {Discussion : X-rays}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-18000}, year = {2007}, abstract = {Clumping in hot-star winds : proceedings of an international workshop held in Potsdam, Germany, 18. - 22. June 2007}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{Owocki2007, author = {Owocki, S. P.}, title = {Dynamical simulation of the "velocity-porosity" reduction in observed strength of stellar wind lines}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-17992}, year = {2007}, abstract = {I use dynamical simulations of the line-driven instability to examine the potential role of the resulting flow structure in reducing the observed strength of wind absorption lines. Instead of the porosity length formalism used to model effects on continuum absorption, I suggest reductions in line strength can be better characterized in terms of a velocity clumping factor that is insensitive to spatial scales. Examples of dynamic spectra computed directly from instability simulations do exhibit a net reduction in absorption, but only at a modest 10-20\% level that is well short of the ca. factor 10 required by recent analyses of PV lines.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{Sonneborn2007, author = {Sonneborn, G.}, title = {Imaging and spectroscopy with the James Webb Space Telescope}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-17983}, year = {2007}, abstract = {The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is a large, infrared-optimized space telescope scheduled for launch in 2013. JWST will find the first stars and galaxies that formed in the early universe, connecting the Big Bang to our own Milky Way galaxy. JWST will peer through dusty clouds to see stars forming planetary systems, connecting the MilkyWay to our own Solar System. JWST's instruments are designed to work primarily in the infrared range of 1 - 28 μm, with some capability in the visible range. JWST will have a large mirror, 6.5 m in diameter, and will be diffraction-limited at 2 μm (0.1 arcsec resolution). JWST will be placed in an L2 orbit about 1.5 million km from the Earth. The instruments will provide imaging, coronography, and multi-object and integral-field spectroscopy across the 1 - 28 μm wavelength range. The breakthrough capabilities of JWST will enable new studies of massive star winds from the Milky Way to the early universe.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{FeldmeierHamannRaetzeletal.2007, author = {Feldmeier, Achim and Hamann, Wolf-Rainer and R{\"a}tzel, D. and Oskinova, Lidia M.}, title = {Hydrodynamic simulations of clumps}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-17975}, year = {2007}, abstract = {Clumps in hot star winds can originate from shock compression due to the line driven instability. One-dimensional hydrodynamic simulations reveal a radial wind structure consisting of highly compressed shells separated by voids, and colliding with fast clouds. Two-dimensional simulations are still largely missing, despite first attempts. Clumpiness dramatically affects the radiative transfer and thus all wind diagnostics in the UV, optical, and in X-rays. The microturbulence approximation applied hitherto is currently superseded by a more sophisticated radiative transfer in stochastic media. Besides clumps, i.e. jumps in the density stratification, so-called kinks in the velocity law, i.e. jumps in dv/dr, play an eminent role in hot star winds. Kinks are a new type of radiative-acoustic shock, and propagate at super-Abbottic speed.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{MoffatHillierHamannetal.2007, author = {Moffat, Anthony F. J. and Hillier, D. J. and Hamann, Wolf-Rainer and Owocki, S. P.}, title = {General Discussion}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-17953}, year = {2007}, abstract = {Clumping in hot-star winds : proceedings of an international workshop held in Potsdam, Germany, 18. - 22. June 2007}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{KrtičkaPulsKubat2007, author = {Krtička, Jiri and Puls, Joachim and Kub{\´a}t, Jiř{\´i}}, title = {The influence of clumping on predicted O star wind parameters}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-17969}, year = {2007}, abstract = {We study the influence of clumping on the predicted wind structure of O-type stars. For this purpose we artificially include clumping into our stationary wind models. When the clumps are assumed to be optically thin, the radiative line force increases compared to corresponding unclumped models, with a similar effect on either the mass-loss rate or the terminal velocity (depending on the onset of clumping). Optically thick clumps, alternatively, might be able to decrease the radiative force.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{VinkBenagliaDaviesetal.2007, author = {Vink, J. S. and Benaglia, P. and Davies, B. and de Koter, A. and Oudmaijer, R. D.}, title = {Advances in mass-loss predictions}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-17948}, year = {2007}, abstract = {We present the results of Monte Carlo mass-loss predictions for massive stars covering a wide range of stellar parameters. We critically test our predictions against a range of observed massloss rates - in light of the recent discussions on wind clumping. We also present a model to compute the clumping-induced polarimetric variability of hot stars and we compare this with observations of Luminous Blue Variables, for which polarimetric variability is larger than for O and Wolf-Rayet stars. Luminous Blue Variables comprise an ideal testbed for studies of wind clumping and wind geometry, as well as for wind strength calculations, and we propose they may be direct supernova progenitors.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{DaviesVinkOudmaijer2007, author = {Davies, B. and Vink, J. S. and Oudmaijer, R. D.}, title = {Modelling the polarimetric variability of hot stars}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-17939}, year = {2007}, abstract = {Many hot stars exhibit stochastic polarimetric variability, thought to arise from clumping low in the wind. Here we investigate the wind properties required to reproduce this variability using analytic models, with particular emphasis on Luminous Blue Variables. We find that the winds must be highly structured, consisting of a large number of optically-thin clumps; while we find that the overall level of polarization should scale with mass-loss rate - consistent with observations of LBVs. The models also predict variability on very short timescales, which is supported by the results of a recent polarimetric monitoring campaign.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{Graefener2007, author = {Gr{\"a}fener, G.}, title = {Clumping in hydrodynamic atmosphere models}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-17925}, year = {2007}, abstract = {We investigate the effect of wind clumping on the dynamics of Wolf-Rayet winds, by means of the Potsdam Wolf-Rayet (PoWR) hydrodynamic atmosphere models. In the limit of microclumping the radiative acceleration is generally enhanced. We examine the reasons for this effect and show that the resulting wind structure depends critically on the assumed radial dependence of the clumping factor D(r). The observed terminal wind velocities for WR stars imply that D(r) increases to very large values in the outer part of the wind, in agreement with the assumption of detached expanding shells.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{Fullerton2007, author = {Fullerton, A. W.}, title = {Discussion: Spectral modeling}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-17917}, year = {2007}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{Hillier2007, author = {Hillier, D. J.}, title = {On the influence of clumping on O and Wolf-Rayet spectra}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-17903}, year = {2007}, abstract = {Overwhelming observational and theoretical evidence suggests that the winds of massive stars are highly clumped. We briefly discuss the influence of clumping on model diagnostics and the difficulties of allowing for the influence of clumping on model spectra. Because of its simplicity, and because of computational ease, most spectroscopic analyses incorporate clumping using the volume filling factor. The biases introduced by this approach are uncertain. To investigate alternative clumping models, and to help determine the validity of parameters derived using the volume filling factor method, we discuss results derived using an alternative model in which we assume that the wind is composed of optically thick shells.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{IpingSonnebornMassaetal.2007, author = {Iping, R.C. and Sonneborn, G. and Massa, D.L. and Gies, D. and Williams, Simon E.}, title = {Far-ultraviolet spectroscopy of O+O binaries in the Magellanic Clouds}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-17896}, year = {2007}, abstract = {We report FUSE observations in 2005-2006 of three O-type, double-lined spectroscopic binaries in the Magellanic Clouds. The systems have very short periods (1.4-2.25 d), represent rare, young evolutionary stages of massive stars and binaries, and provide a unique glimpse at some of the most massive systems that form in dense clusters of massive stars. Improved orbit parameters, including revised masses, for LH54-425 are derived from new ctio spectroscopy. The systems are: LH54-425 in the LMC (O3V + O5V, P=2.25d, 62+37M⊙), J053441-693139 in the LMC (O2-3If+O6V, P=1.4 d, 41+27M⊙), and Hodge 53-47 in the SMC (O6V + O4-5IIIf, P=2.2 d, 24+14M⊙, where the O4 star appears to be less massive than the O6 star). Their short periods indicates that wind interaction and mass transfer are likely important factors in their evolution. The spectra provide quantitative and systematic studies of phase-dependent stellar wind properties, wind collision effects in O+O binaries at lower metallicities, improved radial velocity curves, and FUV spectro-photometric changes as a function of orbital phase.}, language = {en} }