Journal of The Korean Astronomical Society (천문학회지)

The Korean Astronomical Society (한국천문학회)
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VISCOSITY AND COLLISIONS OF PARTICLES IN ACCRETION DISKS

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  • YOO KYE WHA (Department of Science Education, Ewha Womans University)
  • 유계화 (이화여자대학교 과학교육과)
  • Published : 2000.12.01
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Abstract

The time-dependence of an $\alpha$-disk model under the influence of collisions of particles is examined. Collisions with viscosity tend to take away angular momentum. Both effects cause the disk to rotate more rapidly. The disk gradually contracts with increasing time.

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