On the structure of quasi-Keplerian accretion discs surrounding millisecond X-ray pulsars

dc.contributor.authorHabumugisha, Isaac
dc.contributor.authorTessema, Solomon B.
dc.contributor.authorJurua, Edward
dc.contributor.authorAnguma, Simon Katrini
dc.date.accessioned2020-10-13T09:48:07Z
dc.date.available2020-10-13T09:48:07Z
dc.date.issued2020-10-12
dc.description.abstractIn this study, we investigated the time-independent dynamics (disc structure, forces and torques) of a quasi-Keplerian disc around a millisecond pulsar (MSP) with an internal dynamo. We considered the disc around a MSP to be divided into the inner, middle and outer regions. By assuming that the disc matter flows in a quasi-Keplerian motion, we derived analytical equations for a complete structure (temperature, pressure, surface density, optical depth and magnetic field) of a quasi-Keplerian thin accretion disc, and the pressure gradient force (PGF). In our model, the MSP-disc interaction results into magnetic and material torques, such that for a given dynamo (ϵ) and quasi-Keplerian (ξ) parameter, we obtained enhanced spin-up and spin-down torques for a chosen star spin period. Results obtained reveal that PGF results into episodic torque reversals that contribute to spinning-up or spinning-down of a neutron star, mainly from the inner region. The possibility of a quasi-Keplerian disc is seen and these results can explain the observed spin variations in MSPs like SAX J1808.4-3658 and XTE J1814-338.en_US
dc.description.sponsorshipInternational Science Programme (ISP)en_US
dc.identifier.citationHabumugisha, I., Tessema, S.B., Jurua, E. et al. On the structure of quasi-Keplerian accretion discs surrounding millisecond X-ray pulsars. J Astrophys Astron 41, 24 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12036-020-09643-wen_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://dir.muni.ac.ug/handle/20.500.12260/362
dc.publisherSpringeren_US
dc.relation.ispartofseries;41
dc.subject97.80.Jp X-ray binariesen_US
dc.subject97.60.Gb pulsarsen_US
dc.subject97.10.Gz accretion and accretion discsen_US
dc.titleOn the structure of quasi-Keplerian accretion discs surrounding millisecond X-ray pulsarsen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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