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Clumping in Galactic WN stars : a comparison of mass loss rates from UV/optical & radio diagnostics

The mass loss rates and other parameters for a large sample of Galactic WN stars have been revised by Hamann et al. (2006), using the most up-to date Potsdam Wolf-Rayet (PoWR) model atmospheres. For a sub-sample of these stars exist measurements of their radio free-free emission. After harmonizing the adopted distance and terminal wind velocities, we compare the mass loss rates obtained from the two diagnostics. The differences are discussed as a possible consequence of different clumping contrast in the line-forming and radio-emitting regions.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:Potsdam/oai:kobv.de-opus-ubp:1781
Date January 2007
CreatorsLiermann, A., Hamann, Wolf-Rainer
PublisherUniversität Potsdam, Extern. Extern
Source SetsPotsdam University
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeInProceedings
Formatapplication/pdf
Rightshttp://opus.kobv.de/ubp/doku/urheberrecht.php

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