We present 17 cataclysmic variables(CVs) obtained from the crossmatch between the Sloan Digital Sky Survey(SDSS) and eROSITA Final Equatorial Depth Survey(eFEDS),including eight known CVs before eFEDS and nine identif...We present 17 cataclysmic variables(CVs) obtained from the crossmatch between the Sloan Digital Sky Survey(SDSS) and eROSITA Final Equatorial Depth Survey(eFEDS),including eight known CVs before eFEDS and nine identified from eFEDS.The photometric periods of four CVs are derived from the Zwicky Transient Facility and Catalina Real-Time Transient Survey.We focus on two CVs,SDSS J084309.3-014858 and SDSS J093555.0+042916,and confirm that their photometric periods correspond to the orbital periods by fitting the radial velocity curves.Furthermore,by the combination of the Gaia distance,the spectral energy distribution,and the variations of Ha emission lines,the masses of the white dwarf and the visible star can be well constrained.展开更多
Magnetic cataclysmic variables (CVs) contain a white dwarf (WD) with a magnetic field strong enough to control the accretion flow from a late type secondary. In this paper, we identify a magnetic CV (CXOGSG J2155...Magnetic cataclysmic variables (CVs) contain a white dwarf (WD) with a magnetic field strong enough to control the accretion flow from a late type secondary. In this paper, we identify a magnetic CV (CXOGSG J215544.4+380116) from the Chandra archive data. The X-ray light curves show a significant period of 14.1 ks, and the X-ray spectra can be described by a multi-temperature hot thermal plasma, suggesting the source is a magnetic CV. The broad dip in the X-ray light curve is due to the eclipse of the primary magnetic pole, and the additional dip in the bright phase of the soft and medium bands may be caused by the accretion stream crossing our line of sight to the primary pole. Follow-up optical spectra show features of an M2-M4 dwarf dominating the red band and a WD which is responsible for the weak upturn in the blue band. The mass (~ 0.4 34⊙) and radius (~0.4 R⊙) for the M dwarf are obtained using CV evolution models and empirical relations between the orbital period and the mass/radius. The estimated low X-ray luminosity and accretion rate may suggest the source is a low-accretion-rate polar. In addition, Very Large Array observations reveal a possible radio counterpart to the X-ray source, but with a low significance. Further radio observations with high quality are needed to confirm the radio counterpart and explore the properties of this binary system.展开更多
The distribution of the mass of white dwarfs(WDs)is one of the fundamental questions in the field of cataclysmic variables(CVs).In this work,we make a systematical investigation on the WD masses in two subclass of CVs...The distribution of the mass of white dwarfs(WDs)is one of the fundamental questions in the field of cataclysmic variables(CVs).In this work,we make a systematical investigation on the WD masses in two subclass of CVs:intermediate polars(IPs)and non-magnetic CVs in the solar vicinity based on the fiux ratios of Fe XXVI-Lyαto Fe XXV-Heαemission lines(I_(7.0)/I_(6.7))from archival XMM-Newton and Suzaku observations.We first verify the(semi-empirical)relations between I_(7.0)/I_(6.7),the maximum emission temperature(T_(max))and the WD mass(M_(WD))with the mkcfiow model based on the apec description and the latest Atom DB.We then introduce a new spectral model to measure M_(WD)directly based on the above relations.A comparison shows that the derived M_(WD)is consistent with dynamically measured ones.Finally,we obtain the average WD masses of 58 CVs(including 36IPs and 22 non-magnetic CVs),which is the largest X-ray selected sample.The average WD masses are<M_(WD,IP)>=0.81±0.21 M☉and<M_(WD,DN)>=0.81±0.21M☉ for IPs and non-magnetic CVs,respectively.These results are consistent with previous works.展开更多
GSC 4560-02157 is a new eclipsing cataclysmic variable with an orbital period of 0.265359 days. By using the published V- and R-band data together with our observations, we discovered that the O - C curve of GSC 4560-...GSC 4560-02157 is a new eclipsing cataclysmic variable with an orbital period of 0.265359 days. By using the published V- and R-band data together with our observations, we discovered that the O - C curve of GSC 4560-02157 may show a cyclic variation with a period of 3.51 years and an amplitude of 1.40 min. If this variation is caused by a light travel-time effect via the existence of a third body, then its mass can be derived as M3 sin i1≈ 91.08 Mjup, and it should be a low-mass star. In addition, several physical parameters were measured. The color of the secondary star was determined to be V - R = 0.77(±0.03) which corresponds to a spectral type of K2-3. The secondary star's mass was estimated as M2 = 0.73(±0.02) Mo by combing the derived V - R value around phase 0 with the assumption that it obeys the mass-luminosity relation for main sequence stars. This mass is consistent with the mass-period relation for CV donor stars. For the white dwarf, the eclipse durations and contacts of the white dwarf yield an upper limit on the white dwarf's radius corresponding to a lower limit on mass of M1 ≈ 0.501 M⊙. The overestimated radius and previously published spectral data indicate that the boundary layer may have a very high temperature.展开更多
This paper presents the results of optical spectroscopic observations of two ROSAT bright sources, 1RXS J020928.9+283243 and 1RXS J042332.8+745300. The low-dispersion spectra suggest the cataclysmic variable classific...This paper presents the results of optical spectroscopic observations of two ROSAT bright sources, 1RXS J020928.9+283243 and 1RXS J042332.8+745300. The low-dispersion spectra suggest the cataclysmic variable classification for the two objects. Further photometric observations are expected to reveal the variable features and to confirm the classifications.展开更多
Cataclysmic variables are special celestial bodies because they have particular light curves and spectra.The mechanisms for generating emission lines radiated from dwarf novae in their quiescent phases are studied.We ...Cataclysmic variables are special celestial bodies because they have particular light curves and spectra.The mechanisms for generating emission lines radiated from dwarf novae in their quiescent phases are studied.We assume that the incident radiation field which is emitted by a hot source(white dwarf and boundary layer)irradiates the gaseous layer evaporated from the accretion disk,and the emission lines are radiated from the gas.We model the fluxes of emission lines by using the photoionization code CLOUDY.Using this method,we input some reasonable parameters and get a series of simulated spectra.In order to find a simulated spectrum which is the best fit to an observed spectrum,we use a cross-correlation method to match them.After the calculation,we use the approximation that the parameters of the simulated spectrum can simulate the observed spectrum.Finally,we learn more about the physical conditions of the system.展开更多
Earthquake,tsunami,nuclear plantb reakdown.Each is a major catast rophe.But Japan has been hit by all of them.Homelessness,economic losses,release of radiation.Each is a huge challenge.Now Japan must face all three.Ho...Earthquake,tsunami,nuclear plantb reakdown.Each is a major catast rophe.But Japan has been hit by all of them.Homelessness,economic losses,release of radiation.Each is a huge challenge.Now Japan must face all three.How will Japan respond to the domino-like disaster展开更多
We have analyzed phase-resolved photometric and spectroscopic observations of the eclipsing polar SDSS J002637.06+242915.6.The light curve has a M-shaped bright phase that was reproduced using a simple model of an acc...We have analyzed phase-resolved photometric and spectroscopic observations of the eclipsing polar SDSS J002637.06+242915.6.The light curve has a M-shaped bright phase that was reproduced using a simple model of an accreting magnetic white dwarf.The hydrogen emission lines exhibit a narrow component formed on the irradiated hemisphere of the donor.The Doppler tomography revealed differences in the positions of emission regions of hydrogen and HeⅡλ4686 lines.The spectra exhibit a Zeeman absorption triplet of the Hαline,formed in the cold halo around the accretion spot at a magnetic field strength of B=15.1±1.3 MG.The spectra of the bright phase have a red cyclotron continuum,whose orbital variability has been interpreted within a simple model of an accretion spot.The modeling of the cyclotron continuum constrains the white dwarf's magnetic field to B_(cyc)■45 MG.The analysis of the eclipse light curve and the radial velocities of the irradiated hemisphere yielded estimates for the orbital inclination■,the mass ratio 0.23≤q≤0.43,and the white dwarf mass 0.72≥M_(1)/M_(⊙)≥0.42.展开更多
Novae are found to have GeV to TeVγ-ray emission,which reveals the shock acceleration from the white dwarfs.Recently,V1405 Cas was reported to radiate suspiciousγ-ray by Fermi-LAT with low signi?cance(4.1σ)after th...Novae are found to have GeV to TeVγ-ray emission,which reveals the shock acceleration from the white dwarfs.Recently,V1405 Cas was reported to radiate suspiciousγ-ray by Fermi-LAT with low signi?cance(4.1σ)after the optical maximum.Radio observations reveal that it is one of the?ve brightest novae surrounded by low-density ionized gas columns.Here we report a continuous search for GeVγ-ray from Fermi-LAT.Noγ-ray was found.For V1405 Cas the?ux level is lower than other well-studied Fermi novae,and theγ-ray maximum appears at t0+145 days.γ-ray of V1405 Cas is used to search potentialγ-ray periodicity.Noγ-ray periodicity was found during the time of observation.By comparing multi-wavelength data,theγ-ray upper limit to optical?ux ratio with a value at around 10^(-4)is obtained to constrain the shock acceleration.Long-term analysis from Swift-XRT gets X-ray spectral in the post-shock phase,which indicates that V1405 Cas became a super-soft source.The best-?t black body temperature at the super soft state is 0.11-0.19 keV.展开更多
We present the discovery of TCP J07222683+6220548,a new ultracompact binary system of the AM CVn type.This system was first identified displaying aΔV=7.6 mag outburst on 2025-01-20.9416 UTC by the New Milky Way wide-...We present the discovery of TCP J07222683+6220548,a new ultracompact binary system of the AM CVn type.This system was first identified displaying aΔV=7.6 mag outburst on 2025-01-20.9416 UTC by the New Milky Way wide-field survey for transients and later independently detected by ASAS-SN and ZTF.The outburst peaked at V_(max)=12.45 and lasted for seven days,followed by a series of rebrightenings.No previous outbursts are found in archival data.Positive superhumps with a period of 0.032546±0.000084 day(46.87±0.12 minutes),barely detectable during the main outburst,became clearly visible during the first rebrightening that lasted from day 18 to day 24 after the initial outburst.No convincing change in the superhump period was detected.Dense time-series photometry follow-up by a pair of 0.5 m INASAN robotic telescopes,together with VSNET and AAVSO observers,was essential for identifying TCP J07222683+6220548 as an AM CVn system and triggering confirmation spectroscopy with the 2.5 m CMO SAI telescope.Some outbursting AM CVn systems lacking such detailed follow-up may remain unrecognized among the newly discovered cataclysmic variable candidates.展开更多
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China under grants 2023YFA1607901 and 2021YFA1600401the National Natural Science Foundation of China under grants 12433007, 11925301, 12033006, 12221003, and 12263003+1 种基金the fellowship of China National Postdoctoral Program for Innovation Talents under grant BX20230020the science research grants from the China Manned Space Project with No. CMS-CSST-2025-A13。
文摘We present 17 cataclysmic variables(CVs) obtained from the crossmatch between the Sloan Digital Sky Survey(SDSS) and eROSITA Final Equatorial Depth Survey(eFEDS),including eight known CVs before eFEDS and nine identified from eFEDS.The photometric periods of four CVs are derived from the Zwicky Transient Facility and Catalina Real-Time Transient Survey.We focus on two CVs,SDSS J084309.3-014858 and SDSS J093555.0+042916,and confirm that their photometric periods correspond to the orbital periods by fitting the radial velocity curves.Furthermore,by the combination of the Gaia distance,the spectral energy distribution,and the variations of Ha emission lines,the masses of the white dwarf and the visible star can be well constrained.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.11273028 and 11333004)support from National Astronomical Observatories,Chinese Academy of Sciences under the Young Researcher Grant
文摘Magnetic cataclysmic variables (CVs) contain a white dwarf (WD) with a magnetic field strong enough to control the accretion flow from a late type secondary. In this paper, we identify a magnetic CV (CXOGSG J215544.4+380116) from the Chandra archive data. The X-ray light curves show a significant period of 14.1 ks, and the X-ray spectra can be described by a multi-temperature hot thermal plasma, suggesting the source is a magnetic CV. The broad dip in the X-ray light curve is due to the eclipse of the primary magnetic pole, and the additional dip in the bright phase of the soft and medium bands may be caused by the accretion stream crossing our line of sight to the primary pole. Follow-up optical spectra show features of an M2-M4 dwarf dominating the red band and a WD which is responsible for the weak upturn in the blue band. The mass (~ 0.4 34⊙) and radius (~0.4 R⊙) for the M dwarf are obtained using CV evolution models and empirical relations between the orbital period and the mass/radius. The estimated low X-ray luminosity and accretion rate may suggest the source is a low-accretion-rate polar. In addition, Very Large Array observations reveal a possible radio counterpart to the X-ray source, but with a low significance. Further radio observations with high quality are needed to confirm the radio counterpart and explore the properties of this binary system.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China through Grant 11873029the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2016YFA0400803 and 2017YFA0402703)。
文摘The distribution of the mass of white dwarfs(WDs)is one of the fundamental questions in the field of cataclysmic variables(CVs).In this work,we make a systematical investigation on the WD masses in two subclass of CVs:intermediate polars(IPs)and non-magnetic CVs in the solar vicinity based on the fiux ratios of Fe XXVI-Lyαto Fe XXV-Heαemission lines(I_(7.0)/I_(6.7))from archival XMM-Newton and Suzaku observations.We first verify the(semi-empirical)relations between I_(7.0)/I_(6.7),the maximum emission temperature(T_(max))and the WD mass(M_(WD))with the mkcfiow model based on the apec description and the latest Atom DB.We then introduce a new spectral model to measure M_(WD)directly based on the above relations.A comparison shows that the derived M_(WD)is consistent with dynamically measured ones.Finally,we obtain the average WD masses of 58 CVs(including 36IPs and 22 non-magnetic CVs),which is the largest X-ray selected sample.The average WD masses are<M_(WD,IP)>=0.81±0.21 M☉and<M_(WD,DN)>=0.81±0.21M☉ for IPs and non-magnetic CVs,respectively.These results are consistent with previous works.
基金partly supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.11133007 and 11325315)the Key Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.KGZD-EW-603)+1 种基金the Science Foundation of Yunnan Province(Nos.2012HC011 and 2013FB084)by the Strategic Priority Research Program The Emergence of Cosmological Structures of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.XDB09010202)
文摘GSC 4560-02157 is a new eclipsing cataclysmic variable with an orbital period of 0.265359 days. By using the published V- and R-band data together with our observations, we discovered that the O - C curve of GSC 4560-02157 may show a cyclic variation with a period of 3.51 years and an amplitude of 1.40 min. If this variation is caused by a light travel-time effect via the existence of a third body, then its mass can be derived as M3 sin i1≈ 91.08 Mjup, and it should be a low-mass star. In addition, several physical parameters were measured. The color of the secondary star was determined to be V - R = 0.77(±0.03) which corresponds to a spectral type of K2-3. The secondary star's mass was estimated as M2 = 0.73(±0.02) Mo by combing the derived V - R value around phase 0 with the assumption that it obeys the mass-luminosity relation for main sequence stars. This mass is consistent with the mass-period relation for CV donor stars. For the white dwarf, the eclipse durations and contacts of the white dwarf yield an upper limit on the white dwarf's radius corresponding to a lower limit on mass of M1 ≈ 0.501 M⊙. The overestimated radius and previously published spectral data indicate that the boundary layer may have a very high temperature.
文摘This paper presents the results of optical spectroscopic observations of two ROSAT bright sources, 1RXS J020928.9+283243 and 1RXS J042332.8+745300. The low-dispersion spectra suggest the cataclysmic variable classification for the two objects. Further photometric observations are expected to reveal the variable features and to confirm the classifications.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 11163005)the Foundation of Ministry of Education (No. 211198)the Foundation of Huoyingdong (No. 121107)
文摘Cataclysmic variables are special celestial bodies because they have particular light curves and spectra.The mechanisms for generating emission lines radiated from dwarf novae in their quiescent phases are studied.We assume that the incident radiation field which is emitted by a hot source(white dwarf and boundary layer)irradiates the gaseous layer evaporated from the accretion disk,and the emission lines are radiated from the gas.We model the fluxes of emission lines by using the photoionization code CLOUDY.Using this method,we input some reasonable parameters and get a series of simulated spectra.In order to find a simulated spectrum which is the best fit to an observed spectrum,we use a cross-correlation method to match them.After the calculation,we use the approximation that the parameters of the simulated spectrum can simulate the observed spectrum.Finally,we learn more about the physical conditions of the system.
文摘Earthquake,tsunami,nuclear plantb reakdown.Each is a major catast rophe.But Japan has been hit by all of them.Homelessness,economic losses,release of radiation.Each is a huge challenge.Now Japan must face all three.How will Japan respond to the domino-like disaster
基金supported by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation。
文摘We have analyzed phase-resolved photometric and spectroscopic observations of the eclipsing polar SDSS J002637.06+242915.6.The light curve has a M-shaped bright phase that was reproduced using a simple model of an accreting magnetic white dwarf.The hydrogen emission lines exhibit a narrow component formed on the irradiated hemisphere of the donor.The Doppler tomography revealed differences in the positions of emission regions of hydrogen and HeⅡλ4686 lines.The spectra exhibit a Zeeman absorption triplet of the Hαline,formed in the cold halo around the accretion spot at a magnetic field strength of B=15.1±1.3 MG.The spectra of the bright phase have a red cyclotron continuum,whose orbital variability has been interpreted within a simple model of an accretion spot.The modeling of the cyclotron continuum constrains the white dwarf's magnetic field to B_(cyc)■45 MG.The analysis of the eclipse light curve and the radial velocities of the irradiated hemisphere yielded estimates for the orbital inclination■,the mass ratio 0.23≤q≤0.43,and the white dwarf mass 0.72≥M_(1)/M_(⊙)≥0.42.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC,grant No.12393853)the Scientific Research Foundation of Hunan Provincial Education Department(21C0343)+1 种基金the Science Research Project of the University(Youth Project)of the Department of Education of Guizhou Province(QJJ[2022]348)the Science and Technology Foundation of Guizhou Province(QKHJC-ZK[2023]442)。
文摘Novae are found to have GeV to TeVγ-ray emission,which reveals the shock acceleration from the white dwarfs.Recently,V1405 Cas was reported to radiate suspiciousγ-ray by Fermi-LAT with low signi?cance(4.1σ)after the optical maximum.Radio observations reveal that it is one of the?ve brightest novae surrounded by low-density ionized gas columns.Here we report a continuous search for GeVγ-ray from Fermi-LAT.Noγ-ray was found.For V1405 Cas the?ux level is lower than other well-studied Fermi novae,and theγ-ray maximum appears at t0+145 days.γ-ray of V1405 Cas is used to search potentialγ-ray periodicity.Noγ-ray periodicity was found during the time of observation.By comparing multi-wavelength data,theγ-ray upper limit to optical?ux ratio with a value at around 10^(-4)is obtained to constrain the shock acceleration.Long-term analysis from Swift-XRT gets X-ray spectral in the post-shock phase,which indicates that V1405 Cas became a super-soft source.The best-?t black body temperature at the super soft state is 0.11-0.19 keV.
基金support of the Foundation for the Development of Theoretical Physics and Mathematics BASIS(project 24-2-1-6-1)supported by the UKRI Science and Technology Facilities Council and is a collaboration between the University of Edinburgh(grant ST/N002512/1)and Queen’s University Belfast(grant ST/N002520/1)within the LSST:UK Science Consortium+4 种基金supported by the National Science Foundation under grants No.AST-1440341 and AST-2034437primarily funded to search for near earth asteroids through NASA grants NN12AR55G,80NSSC18K0284,and80NSSC18K1575partially funded by Kepler/K2 grant J1944/80NSSC19K0112 and HST GO-15889STFC grants ST/T000198/1 and ST/S006109/1made use of the Astrophysics Data System,funded by NASA under Cooperative Agreement 80NSSC21M00561。
文摘We present the discovery of TCP J07222683+6220548,a new ultracompact binary system of the AM CVn type.This system was first identified displaying aΔV=7.6 mag outburst on 2025-01-20.9416 UTC by the New Milky Way wide-field survey for transients and later independently detected by ASAS-SN and ZTF.The outburst peaked at V_(max)=12.45 and lasted for seven days,followed by a series of rebrightenings.No previous outbursts are found in archival data.Positive superhumps with a period of 0.032546±0.000084 day(46.87±0.12 minutes),barely detectable during the main outburst,became clearly visible during the first rebrightening that lasted from day 18 to day 24 after the initial outburst.No convincing change in the superhump period was detected.Dense time-series photometry follow-up by a pair of 0.5 m INASAN robotic telescopes,together with VSNET and AAVSO observers,was essential for identifying TCP J07222683+6220548 as an AM CVn system and triggering confirmation spectroscopy with the 2.5 m CMO SAI telescope.Some outbursting AM CVn systems lacking such detailed follow-up may remain unrecognized among the newly discovered cataclysmic variable candidates.