The steady equilibrium conditions for a mixed gas of neutrons, protons, electrons, positrons and radiation fields （abbreviated as npe^± gas） with or without external neutrino flux are investigated, and a genera...The steady equilibrium conditions for a mixed gas of neutrons, protons, electrons, positrons and radiation fields （abbreviated as npe^± gas） with or without external neutrino flux are investigated, and a general chemical potential equilibrium equation μn = μp ＋ Cμe is obtained to describe the steady equilibrium at high temperatures （T 〉 10^9 K）. An analytic fitting formula of coefficient C is presented for the sake of simplicity, when neutrinos and antineutrinos are transparent. It is a simple method to estimate the electron fraction for the steady equilibrium npe^± gas that adopts the corresponding equilibrium condition. As an example, we apply this method to the GRB accretion disk and confirm that the composition in the inner region is approximately in equilibrium when the accretion rate is low. For the case with external neutrino flux, we calculate the initial electron fraction of neutrino-driven wind from the proto-neutron star model M15-l1-r1. The results show that the improved equilibrium condition makes the electron fraction decrease significantly more than the case μn = μp ＋ μe when the time is less than 5s post bounce, which may be useful for r-process nucleosynthesis models.展开更多
This special issue consists of 12 invited reviews on the frontier areas of as- tronomy and astrophysics, and is aimed at a timely, in-depth evaluation of the current status and key progress, with suggestions for futur...This special issue consists of 12 invited reviews on the frontier areas of as- tronomy and astrophysics, and is aimed at a timely, in-depth evaluation of the current status and key progress, with suggestions for future directions. This special issue is particularly dedicated to the IAU XXVIIIth General Assembly （GA） and is complementary to the IAU GA Invited Discourses during the conference.展开更多
In this paper, we consider the application of the equation of non-classical mathematical physics to magneto-hydrodynamic equilibrium (in the case of a mixed magnetic field) for magnetic stars. First, we give the neces...In this paper, we consider the application of the equation of non-classical mathematical physics to magneto-hydrodynamic equilibrium (in the case of a mixed magnetic field) for magnetic stars. First, we give the necessary concepts about the equation of non-classical mathematical physics and the possibility of their applicability to astrophysical problems. The conditions of magneto-hydrodynamic equilibrium are determinate, and self-consistence provides the means to derive the corresponding partial differential equations describing this equilibrium in a magnetosphere magnetic star. Namely, this process is to the non-classical equations of mathematical physics in cases of types. Keldysh-Tricomi, a common case equation of non-classical type, is at first introduced by the author. Using the two main physical efficiencies of MHD. A mathematical model of a poloidal-toroidal mixed magnetic field for magnetic stars is constructed, and this model is classified with respect to degenerating case equations. According to Hopf’s theorem, Maxwell’s equation and the magnetic force balance equation constructed equilibrium conditions of the poloidal-toroidal of the magnetic field for a magnetic star. At the same time, the taken example, which is the self-consistency of this model by observation dates, is investigated. At first, in an application, the method of straight lines for recurrent formulas of calculation of magnetic flux and stream functions is used. The physical means, the corresponding singular point of the sonic line, cutoff, and resonance phenomena are considered. In this case, a general solution equation is found, which is interpreted by this phenomenon as a cutoff, resonance. Finally, this obtained solution gives the conditions of magneto-hydrodynamic equilibrium on the magnetosphere of magnetic stars. Methodology and obtained equations are new approaches that are at first considered.展开更多
This paper reviews gravitational wave sources and their detection. One of the most exciting potential sources of gravitational waves are coalescing binary black hole systems. They can occur on all mass scales and be f...This paper reviews gravitational wave sources and their detection. One of the most exciting potential sources of gravitational waves are coalescing binary black hole systems. They can occur on all mass scales and be formed in numerous ways, many of which are not understood. They are generally invisible in electromagnetic waves, and they provide opportunities for deep investigation of Einstein's general theory of relativity. Sect. 1 of this paper considers ways that binary black holes can be created in the universe, and includes the prediction that binary black hole coalescence events are likely to be the first gravitational wave sources to be detected. The next parts of this paper address the detection of chirp waveforms from coalescence events in noisy data.Such analysis is computationally intensive. Sect. 2 reviews a new and powerful method of signal detection based on the GPUimplemented summed parallel infinite impulse response filters. Such filters are intrinsically real time alorithms, that can be used to rapidly detect and localise signals. Sect. 3 of the paper reviews the use of GPU processors for rapid searching for gravitational wave bursts that can arise from black hole births and coalescences. In sect. 4 the use of GPU processors to enable fast efficient statistical significance testing of gravitational wave event candidates is reviewed. Sect. 5 of this paper addresses the method of multimessenger astronomy where the discovery of electromagnetic counterparts of gravitational wave events can be used to identify sources, understand their nature and obtain much greater science outcomes from each identified event.展开更多
In this paper we present the science potential of the enhanced X-ray Timing and Polarimetry(eXTP) mission for studies of strongly magnetized objects. We will focus on the physics and astrophysics of strongly magnetize...In this paper we present the science potential of the enhanced X-ray Timing and Polarimetry(eXTP) mission for studies of strongly magnetized objects. We will focus on the physics and astrophysics of strongly magnetized objects, namely magnetars, accreting X-ray pulsars, and rotation powered pulsars. We also discuss the science potential of eXTP for QED studies. Developed by an international Consortium led by the Institute of High Energy Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the eXTP mission is expected to be launched in the mid 2020s.展开更多
High energy astrophysics is one of the most active branches in the contemporary astrophysics. It studies astrophysical objects that emit X-ray and γ-ray photons, such as accreting super-massive and stellar-size black...High energy astrophysics is one of the most active branches in the contemporary astrophysics. It studies astrophysical objects that emit X-ray and γ-ray photons, such as accreting super-massive and stellar-size black holes, and various species of neutron stars. With the operations of many space-borne and ground-based observational facilities, high energy astrophysics has enjoyed rapid development in the past decades. It is foreseen that the field will continue to advance rapidly in the coming decade, with possible ground-breaking discoveries of astrophysical sources in the high-energy neutrino and gravitational wave channels. This Special Issue of Frontiers of Physics is dedicated to a systematic survey of the field of high energy astrophysics as it stands in 2013.展开更多
This paper outlines the scientific goals and observational strategies of the Mini-SiTian Array.Mounted at Xinglong Observatory,the Mini-SiTian Array consists of three 30 cm telescopes and has been in operation since 2...This paper outlines the scientific goals and observational strategies of the Mini-SiTian Array.Mounted at Xinglong Observatory,the Mini-SiTian Array consists of three 30 cm telescopes and has been in operation since 2022.The large field of view,combined with the capability for multi-band photometric observations,enables the Mini-SiTian Array to perform rapid follow-up observations to identify optical counterparts of gravitational waves,capture the early light curves of tidal disruption events and supernovae,and monitor stellar flares,Be star outbursts,and cataclysmic variable stars,although its limiting magnitude is not very deep.By collaborating with the Xinglong2.16 m telescope and leveraging a real-time image processing pipeline,simultaneous photometric and spectroscopic observations could be performed to reveal their underlying physical mechanisms.The observational and research experience provides critical guidance for the implementation of the full-scale SiTian project in the future.展开更多
The Si Tian project,designed to utilize 60 telescopes distributed across multiple sites in China,is a next-generation timedomain survey initiative.As a pathfinder for the Si Tian project,the Mini-Si Tian(MST)has been ...The Si Tian project,designed to utilize 60 telescopes distributed across multiple sites in China,is a next-generation timedomain survey initiative.As a pathfinder for the Si Tian project,the Mini-Si Tian(MST)has been proposed and implemented to test the Si Tian’s brain and data pipeline,and to evaluate the feasibility of its technology and science cases.Mounted at the Xinglong Observatory,the MST project comprises three 30 cm telescopes and has been operated since 2022 November.Each telescope of the MST possesses a large field of view,covering 2°.29×1°.53 FOV,and is equipped withg',r'andi'filters,respectively.Acting as the pioneer of the forthcoming Si Tian project,the MST is dedicated to the discovery of variable stars,transients,and outburst events,and has already obtained some interesting scientific results.In this paper,we will summarize the first-two-year operation of the MST project.展开更多
In this manuscript,we report evidence to support the dependence of Dn4000(4000A break strength to trace stellar ages) on central active galactic nuclei(AGN) activity traced by narrow emission line properties in local ...In this manuscript,we report evidence to support the dependence of Dn4000(4000A break strength to trace stellar ages) on central active galactic nuclei(AGN) activity traced by narrow emission line properties in local Type-2AGN in SDSS DR 16.Based on the measured Dn4000 and flux ratios of [O Ⅲ] to narrow Hβ(O3HB) and [N Ⅱ] to narrow Hα(N2HA) and narrow Hα line luminosity L_(Hα),linear dependence of the Dn4000 on the O3HB,N2HA and L_(Hα)in the local Type-2 AGN can provide clues to support the dependence of Dn4000 on properties with narrow emission lines.Linear correlations between the Dn4000 and the O3HB and N2HA can be found in the local Type-2 AGN,with Spearman rank correlations of about-0.39 and 0.53.Meanwhile,stronger dependence of the Dn4000 on the L_(Hα)can be confirmed in Type-2 AGN,with a Spearman rank correlation coefficient of about-0.7.Moreover,combining the L_(Hα)and the N2HA,a more robust and stronger linear correlation can be confirmed between the Dn4000 and the new parameter LR=0.2 log(L_(Hα))-0.5 log(N2HA),with a Spearman rank correlation coefficient of about-0.76 and with smaller rms scatters.After considering necessary effects,the dependence of Dn4000 on LR is stable and robust enough for the local Type-2 AGN,indicating that the LR on the narrow emission lines can be treated as a better indicator to statistically trace stellar ages of samples of more luminous AGN with weaker host galaxy absorption features.展开更多
A kilonova is an optical-infrared transient powered by the radioactive decay of heavy nuclei from a binary neutron star merger.Its observational characteristics depend on the mass and the nuclide composition of merger...A kilonova is an optical-infrared transient powered by the radioactive decay of heavy nuclei from a binary neutron star merger.Its observational characteristics depend on the mass and the nuclide composition of merger ejecta,which are sensitive to the equation of state(EoS)of the neutron star.We use astrophysical conditions derived from different EoSs as nucleosynthesis inputs to explore the impact of various EoS on the r-process nucleosynthesis and the kilonova emission.Our results show that both the abundance patterns of merger ejecta and kilonova light curves are strongly dependent on the neutron star EoSs.Given the mass of two neutron stars,the merger with a softer EoS tends to generate a larger amount of ejected material,and may lead to a brighter kilonova peak luminosity.The relationship between the neutron star EoS and the peak luminosity provides a probe for constraining the properties of EoS in multi-messenger observations of neutron star mergers.展开更多
This paper investigates the star formation efficiency(SFE)of blue compact galaxies(BCGs)by analyzing various indicators,including(O II),(H_(α)),infrared emissions,and the 1.4 GHz radio continuum.The assessment of SFE...This paper investigates the star formation efficiency(SFE)of blue compact galaxies(BCGs)by analyzing various indicators,including(O II),(H_(α)),infrared emissions,and the 1.4 GHz radio continuum.The assessment of SFE was conducted using publicly accessible data that concentrated on star formation rates(SFRs)and depletion timescales.By employing the fundamental equation,I determined the SFE in relation to its freefall time,which highlighted variations in efficiencies associated with SFR masses derived from different spectra.The results demonstrated that the highest efficiency value was observed in the analysis of the 1.4 GHz radio continuum,emphasizing the importance of studying star-forming clouds across a range of electromagnetic wavelengths to achieve a comprehensive understanding of star formation mechanisms.The study's findings indicated a peak efficiency of star formation value of approximately 0.9%,while the relative minimum obtained from(O II)was around 0.42%,aligning with the range of SFEs documented in the existing literature.Additionally,investigating the factors that influence the variability in efficiency when examining clouds in BCGs across different wave bands is crucial for deepening our comprehension of the underlying processes of star formation.展开更多
LB-1 is a binary system that has drawn great attention since its discovery in 2019.The two components of LB-1 are suggested to be a B-type star plus a black hole (BH).In this paper,we first calculate the wind mass-los...LB-1 is a binary system that has drawn great attention since its discovery in 2019.The two components of LB-1 are suggested to be a B-type star plus a black hole (BH).In this paper,we first calculate the wind mass-loss rate of the B-type star.We then calculate the mass capture rate by the BH,with which as the initial mass accretion rate,we calculate the truncation radius of the accretion disk and the corresponding emergent spectra of the accretion flow(comprising an inner advection-dominated accretion flow (ADAF)+an outer truncated accretion disk) within the framework of the disk evaporation model.It is found that the predicted truncation radius of the accretion disk with appropriate model parameters is consistent with observations inferred from the observed broad H_(α) emission line.The predicted X-ray luminosity is definitely below the estimated upper limits with the sensitivity of the Chandra X-ray Observatory of the X-ray luminosity≈2×10^(31)ergs^(-1),which is also consistent with observations.Finally,we argue that the disk evaporation model can indeed reflect the intrinsic physics of the accretion flow in LB-1,and has potential to be applied to other quiescent BHs in the future.展开更多
The comprehension of universal thermodynamic behaviors in the supercritical region is crucial for examining the characteristics of black hole systems under high temperature and pressure.This study is devoted to the an...The comprehension of universal thermodynamic behaviors in the supercritical region is crucial for examining the characteristics of black hole systems under high temperature and pressure.This study is devoted to the analysis of characteristic lines and crossover behaviors within the supercritical region.By making use of the free energy,we introduce three key thermodynamic quantities:scaled variance,skewness,and kurtosis.Our results demonstrate that the Widom line,associated with the maximal scaled variance,can effectively differentiate between small and large black hole-like subphases,each displaying distinct thermodynamic behaviors within the supercritical region.Furthermore,by utilizing quasinormal modes,we identify the Frenkel line,offering a dynamic perspective to distinguish between small and large black hole-like subphases.These contribute to a deeper comprehension of black hole subphases in the supercritical region,thus illuminating new facets of black hole thermodynamics.展开更多
We present a comprehensive mid-infrared spectroscopic survey of 124 Herbig Ae/Be stars using newly processed Spitzer/IRS spectra from the newly released CASSISjuice database.Based on prominent dust and molecular signa...We present a comprehensive mid-infrared spectroscopic survey of 124 Herbig Ae/Be stars using newly processed Spitzer/IRS spectra from the newly released CASSISjuice database.Based on prominent dust and molecular signatures(polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons(PAHs),silicates,and hydrogenated amorphous carbons),we classify the stars into five groups.Our analysis reveals that 64%of the spectra show PAH emission,with detections peaking in the stellar effective temperature range 7000–11,000 K(B9–A5).Silicate features appear in 50%of the sample and likewise diminish at higher temperatures.Additionally,we find that future PAH studies can focus on Herbig Ae/Be stars with a spectral index n_(2−24)>−1 and flared morphologies to maximize PAH detections.The 6.2μm PAH band is the most frequently observed in our sample,shifting blueward with increasing stellar temperature,and this is the largest sample yet used to test that peak shift.The weaker 6.0μm feature does not shift with 6.2μm,implying a distinct origin of C=O(carbonyl)or olefinic C=C stretching relative to C–C vibrations.We examined the 11.0/11.2μm PAH ratio using high-resolution Spitzer spectra for the first time in a sample of Herbig Ae/Be stars,finding a range of ionization conditions.This study provides a strong foundation for future JWST observations of intermediate-mass pre-main-sequence stars.展开更多
Deconvolution in radio interferometry faces challenges due to incomplete sampling of the visibilities in the spatial frequency domain caused by a limited number of antenna baselines,resulting in an ill-posed inverse p...Deconvolution in radio interferometry faces challenges due to incomplete sampling of the visibilities in the spatial frequency domain caused by a limited number of antenna baselines,resulting in an ill-posed inverse problem.Reconstructing dirty images into clean ones is crucial for subsequent scientific analysis.To address these challenges,we propose a U-Net based method that extracts high-level information from the dirty image and reconstructs a clean image by effectively reducing artifacts and sidelobes.The U-Net architecture,consisting of an encoder-decoder structure and skip connections,facilitates the flow of information and preserves spatial details.Using simulated data of radio galaxies,we train our model and evaluate its performance on the testing set.Compared with the CLEAN method and the visibility and image conditioned denoising diffusion probabilistic model,our proposed model can effectively reconstruct both extended sources and faint point sources with higher values in the structural similarity index measure and the peak signal-to-noise ratio.Furthermore,we investigate the impact of noise on the model performance,demonstrating its robustness under varying noise levels.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
Superconducting kinetic inductance detectors(KIDs)are considered to be a highly promising technique for the large-scale imaging of millimeter and submillimeter waves in astronomy.As the pixel density and the array siz...Superconducting kinetic inductance detectors(KIDs)are considered to be a highly promising technique for the large-scale imaging of millimeter and submillimeter waves in astronomy.As the pixel density and the array size increase,the electromagnetic crosstalk inevitably becomes a problem that prevents increasing the multiplexing during the development of larger KIDs arrays.In this work,an effective method is introduced to suppress the electromagnetic crosstalk and achieve a compact pixel distribution and small frequency intervals.The electromagnetic crosstalk is first analyzed by simulating the behavior of two neighboring pixels,and the physical distance and the frequency interval are optimized.Then,the arrangement of the pixels on the whole array is redesigned using a genetic algorithm to satisfy the requirements.The simulation results reveal that the normalized electromagnetic crosstalk can be reduced to 0.5%on an 8×8 array.Larger arrays of 16×16 pixels have been fabricated and measured to validate this method,and the results reveal that both the resonance property and survival rate of pixels are improved effectively with this method.This method will be very helpful for designing high-multiplexing KIDs arrays within a limited bandwidth.展开更多
In this work,the phase structure of a holographic s+d model with quartic potential terms from 4D Einstein–Gauss–Bonnet gravity is studied in the probe limit.We first show the qd-μphase diagram with a very small val...In this work,the phase structure of a holographic s+d model with quartic potential terms from 4D Einstein–Gauss–Bonnet gravity is studied in the probe limit.We first show the qd-μphase diagram with a very small value of the Gauss–Bonnet coefficientα=1×10-7and in the absence of the quartic terms to locate the suitable choice of the value of qd,where the system admits coexistent s+d solutions.Then we consider the various values of the Gauss–Bonnet coefficientαand present theα-μphase diagram to show the influence of the Gauss–Bonnet term on the phase structure.We also give an example of the re-entrant phase transition which is also realized in the holographic s+s and s+p models.After that we confirm the universality of the influence of the quartic term with coefficientλdon the d-wave solutions,which is similar to the case of s-wave and p-wave solutions previously studied in the s+p model.Finally we give the dependence of the special values of the quartic term coefficientλdon the Gauss–Bonnet coefficientα,below which the d-wave condensate grows to an opposite direction at the(quasi-)critical point,which is useful in realizing first order phase transitions in further studies of the holographic d-wave superfluids.展开更多
SN 2014av is a type Ibn supernova(SN)characterized by the interaction between the SN ejecta and a helium-rich circumstellar medium(CSM).We use the^(56)Ni model,the ejecta-CSM interaction(CSI)model,and the CSI plus^(56...SN 2014av is a type Ibn supernova(SN)characterized by the interaction between the SN ejecta and a helium-rich circumstellar medium(CSM).We use the^(56)Ni model,the ejecta-CSM interaction(CSI)model,and the CSI plus^(56)Ni model to fit the multiband light curves(LCs)of SN 2014av.For the CSI and CSI plus^(56)Ni models,we assume that the CSM is a constant density shell(“shell”)or a steady-state stellar wind(“wind”)with density∝r-2.We find that both the^(56)Ni and CSI models fail to fit the multiband LCs of SN 2014av,while the CSI plus^(56)Ni model can account for the LCs.In the last scenario,the LCs around the peaks were mainly powered by the CSI,while the flattening of the LCs was mainly powered by the radioactive decay of^(56)Ni.For the wind case,the derived mass-loss rate of the progenitor is≈20.5-205.5 M_(⊙)yr^(-1),whose lower limit is significantly larger than the upper limit of normal stellar winds,and comparable the upper limit of hyper-winds.Hence,we suggest that the wind case is disfavored.For the shell case,the best-fitting values of the ejecta,^(56)Ni,and the CSM are2.29 M_(⊙),0.09 M_(⊙),and 5.00 M_(⊙),respectively.Provided the velocity of the CSM shell is 100-1000 km s^(-1),we infer that the shell might be expelled≈0.49-5.20 yr before the SN exploded.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 10733010, 10673010 and 10573016)the National Basic Research Program of China (2009CB824800)+2 种基金the Scientific Research Funds of Sichuan Provincial Education Department (10ZC014, 2009ZB087)China West Normal University(09A004)Graduate Innovation Funds of USTC
文摘The steady equilibrium conditions for a mixed gas of neutrons, protons, electrons, positrons and radiation fields （abbreviated as npe^± gas） with or without external neutrino flux are investigated, and a general chemical potential equilibrium equation μn = μp ＋ Cμe is obtained to describe the steady equilibrium at high temperatures （T 〉 10^9 K）. An analytic fitting formula of coefficient C is presented for the sake of simplicity, when neutrinos and antineutrinos are transparent. It is a simple method to estimate the electron fraction for the steady equilibrium npe^± gas that adopts the corresponding equilibrium condition. As an example, we apply this method to the GRB accretion disk and confirm that the composition in the inner region is approximately in equilibrium when the accretion rate is low. For the case with external neutrino flux, we calculate the initial electron fraction of neutrino-driven wind from the proto-neutron star model M15-l1-r1. The results show that the improved equilibrium condition makes the electron fraction decrease significantly more than the case μn = μp ＋ μe when the time is less than 5s post bounce, which may be useful for r-process nucleosynthesis models.
文摘This special issue consists of 12 invited reviews on the frontier areas of as- tronomy and astrophysics, and is aimed at a timely, in-depth evaluation of the current status and key progress, with suggestions for future directions. This special issue is particularly dedicated to the IAU XXVIIIth General Assembly （GA） and is complementary to the IAU GA Invited Discourses during the conference.
文摘In this paper, we consider the application of the equation of non-classical mathematical physics to magneto-hydrodynamic equilibrium (in the case of a mixed magnetic field) for magnetic stars. First, we give the necessary concepts about the equation of non-classical mathematical physics and the possibility of their applicability to astrophysical problems. The conditions of magneto-hydrodynamic equilibrium are determinate, and self-consistence provides the means to derive the corresponding partial differential equations describing this equilibrium in a magnetosphere magnetic star. Namely, this process is to the non-classical equations of mathematical physics in cases of types. Keldysh-Tricomi, a common case equation of non-classical type, is at first introduced by the author. Using the two main physical efficiencies of MHD. A mathematical model of a poloidal-toroidal mixed magnetic field for magnetic stars is constructed, and this model is classified with respect to degenerating case equations. According to Hopf’s theorem, Maxwell’s equation and the magnetic force balance equation constructed equilibrium conditions of the poloidal-toroidal of the magnetic field for a magnetic star. At the same time, the taken example, which is the self-consistency of this model by observation dates, is investigated. At first, in an application, the method of straight lines for recurrent formulas of calculation of magnetic flux and stream functions is used. The physical means, the corresponding singular point of the sonic line, cutoff, and resonance phenomena are considered. In this case, a general solution equation is found, which is interpreted by this phenomenon as a cutoff, resonance. Finally, this obtained solution gives the conditions of magneto-hydrodynamic equilibrium on the magnetosphere of magnetic stars. Methodology and obtained equations are new approaches that are at first considered.
基金supported by the NRF from the Korean government(Grant No.2006-00093852)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.61440057,61272087,61363019,61073008 and 11303009)+4 种基金Beijing Natural Science Foundation(Grant Nos.4082016 and 4122039)the Sci-Tech Interdisciplinary Innovation and Cooperation Team Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciencesthe Specialized Research Fund for State Key Laboratories,National Science Foundation(Grant Nos.PHY-1206108 and PHY-1506497)the Perseus Computing Cluster at the Inter University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics(IUCAA),Pune,Indiathe hospitality and financial support provided by the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics in Beijing
文摘This paper reviews gravitational wave sources and their detection. One of the most exciting potential sources of gravitational waves are coalescing binary black hole systems. They can occur on all mass scales and be formed in numerous ways, many of which are not understood. They are generally invisible in electromagnetic waves, and they provide opportunities for deep investigation of Einstein's general theory of relativity. Sect. 1 of this paper considers ways that binary black holes can be created in the universe, and includes the prediction that binary black hole coalescence events are likely to be the first gravitational wave sources to be detected. The next parts of this paper address the detection of chirp waveforms from coalescence events in noisy data.Such analysis is computationally intensive. Sect. 2 reviews a new and powerful method of signal detection based on the GPUimplemented summed parallel infinite impulse response filters. Such filters are intrinsically real time alorithms, that can be used to rapidly detect and localise signals. Sect. 3 of the paper reviews the use of GPU processors for rapid searching for gravitational wave bursts that can arise from black hole births and coalescences. In sect. 4 the use of GPU processors to enable fast efficient statistical significance testing of gravitational wave event candidates is reviewed. Sect. 5 of this paper addresses the method of multimessenger astronomy where the discovery of electromagnetic counterparts of gravitational wave events can be used to identify sources, understand their nature and obtain much greater science outcomes from each identified event.
基金support of the Chinese Academy of Sciences through the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.XDA15020100)supported by the Bundesministerium fuer Wirtschaft und Technologie through the Deutsches Zentrum fuer Luft-und Raumfahrte.V.(DLR)(Grant No.FKZ 50 OO 1701)Financial contribution from the agreement between the Italian Space Agency and the Istituto Nazionale di Astrofisica ASI-INAF n.2017-14H.O
文摘In this paper we present the science potential of the enhanced X-ray Timing and Polarimetry(eXTP) mission for studies of strongly magnetized objects. We will focus on the physics and astrophysics of strongly magnetized objects, namely magnetars, accreting X-ray pulsars, and rotation powered pulsars. We also discuss the science potential of eXTP for QED studies. Developed by an international Consortium led by the Institute of High Energy Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the eXTP mission is expected to be launched in the mid 2020s.
文摘High energy astrophysics is one of the most active branches in the contemporary astrophysics. It studies astrophysical objects that emit X-ray and γ-ray photons, such as accreting super-massive and stellar-size black holes, and various species of neutron stars. With the operations of many space-borne and ground-based observational facilities, high energy astrophysics has enjoyed rapid development in the past decades. It is foreseen that the field will continue to advance rapidly in the coming decade, with possible ground-breaking discoveries of astrophysical sources in the high-energy neutrino and gravitational wave channels. This Special Issue of Frontiers of Physics is dedicated to a systematic survey of the field of high energy astrophysics as it stands in 2013.
基金supported by the National Key Basic R&D Program of China via 2023YFA1608303the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(XDB0550103)+3 种基金the Strategic Priority Research Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences(grant Nos.XDB0550000,XDB0550100 and XDB0550102)supported from the Strategic Pioneer Program of the Astronomy Large-Scale Scientific Facility,Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Science and Education Integration Funding of University of Chinese Academy of Sciencessupported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFCgrant Nos.12090040,12090041,12090041,12422303,12261141690,and 12403022)。
文摘This paper outlines the scientific goals and observational strategies of the Mini-SiTian Array.Mounted at Xinglong Observatory,the Mini-SiTian Array consists of three 30 cm telescopes and has been in operation since 2022.The large field of view,combined with the capability for multi-band photometric observations,enables the Mini-SiTian Array to perform rapid follow-up observations to identify optical counterparts of gravitational waves,capture the early light curves of tidal disruption events and supernovae,and monitor stellar flares,Be star outbursts,and cataclysmic variable stars,although its limiting magnitude is not very deep.By collaborating with the Xinglong2.16 m telescope and leveraging a real-time image processing pipeline,simultaneous photometric and spectroscopic observations could be performed to reveal their underlying physical mechanisms.The observational and research experience provides critical guidance for the implementation of the full-scale SiTian project in the future.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(grant No.2023YFA1608304 and No.2023YFA1608300)the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(XDB0550100 and XDB0550000)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC,grant Nos.12090041,12090040,11903054,12422303,and 12261141690)。
文摘The Si Tian project,designed to utilize 60 telescopes distributed across multiple sites in China,is a next-generation timedomain survey initiative.As a pathfinder for the Si Tian project,the Mini-Si Tian(MST)has been proposed and implemented to test the Si Tian’s brain and data pipeline,and to evaluate the feasibility of its technology and science cases.Mounted at the Xinglong Observatory,the MST project comprises three 30 cm telescopes and has been operated since 2022 November.Each telescope of the MST possesses a large field of view,covering 2°.29×1°.53 FOV,and is equipped withg',r'andi'filters,respectively.Acting as the pioneer of the forthcoming Si Tian project,the MST is dedicated to the discovery of variable stars,transients,and outburst events,and has already obtained some interesting scientific results.In this paper,we will summarize the first-two-year operation of the MST project.
基金Guang Xi University for kind financial supportNSFC-12173020 and NSFC-12373014 and the the Guangxi Talent Programme (Highland of Innovation Talents) for kind grant support。
文摘In this manuscript,we report evidence to support the dependence of Dn4000(4000A break strength to trace stellar ages) on central active galactic nuclei(AGN) activity traced by narrow emission line properties in local Type-2AGN in SDSS DR 16.Based on the measured Dn4000 and flux ratios of [O Ⅲ] to narrow Hβ(O3HB) and [N Ⅱ] to narrow Hα(N2HA) and narrow Hα line luminosity L_(Hα),linear dependence of the Dn4000 on the O3HB,N2HA and L_(Hα)in the local Type-2 AGN can provide clues to support the dependence of Dn4000 on properties with narrow emission lines.Linear correlations between the Dn4000 and the O3HB and N2HA can be found in the local Type-2 AGN,with Spearman rank correlations of about-0.39 and 0.53.Meanwhile,stronger dependence of the Dn4000 on the L_(Hα)can be confirmed in Type-2 AGN,with a Spearman rank correlation coefficient of about-0.7.Moreover,combining the L_(Hα)and the N2HA,a more robust and stronger linear correlation can be confirmed between the Dn4000 and the new parameter LR=0.2 log(L_(Hα))-0.5 log(N2HA),with a Spearman rank correlation coefficient of about-0.76 and with smaller rms scatters.After considering necessary effects,the dependence of Dn4000 on LR is stable and robust enough for the local Type-2 AGN,indicating that the LR on the narrow emission lines can be treated as a better indicator to statistically trace stellar ages of samples of more luminous AGN with weaker host galaxy absorption features.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC,grant Nos.12403043,12347172,and 12133003)M.H.C.also acknowledges support from the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(grant Nos.GZB20230029 and 2024M750057)supported by the Guangxi Talent Program(Highland of Innovation Talents).
文摘A kilonova is an optical-infrared transient powered by the radioactive decay of heavy nuclei from a binary neutron star merger.Its observational characteristics depend on the mass and the nuclide composition of merger ejecta,which are sensitive to the equation of state(EoS)of the neutron star.We use astrophysical conditions derived from different EoSs as nucleosynthesis inputs to explore the impact of various EoS on the r-process nucleosynthesis and the kilonova emission.Our results show that both the abundance patterns of merger ejecta and kilonova light curves are strongly dependent on the neutron star EoSs.Given the mass of two neutron stars,the merger with a softer EoS tends to generate a larger amount of ejected material,and may lead to a brighter kilonova peak luminosity.The relationship between the neutron star EoS and the peak luminosity provides a probe for constraining the properties of EoS in multi-messenger observations of neutron star mergers.
文摘This paper investigates the star formation efficiency(SFE)of blue compact galaxies(BCGs)by analyzing various indicators,including(O II),(H_(α)),infrared emissions,and the 1.4 GHz radio continuum.The assessment of SFE was conducted using publicly accessible data that concentrated on star formation rates(SFRs)and depletion timescales.By employing the fundamental equation,I determined the SFE in relation to its freefall time,which highlighted variations in efficiencies associated with SFR masses derived from different spectra.The results demonstrated that the highest efficiency value was observed in the analysis of the 1.4 GHz radio continuum,emphasizing the importance of studying star-forming clouds across a range of electromagnetic wavelengths to achieve a comprehensive understanding of star formation mechanisms.The study's findings indicated a peak efficiency of star formation value of approximately 0.9%,while the relative minimum obtained from(O II)was around 0.42%,aligning with the range of SFEs documented in the existing literature.Additionally,investigating the factors that influence the variability in efficiency when examining clouds in BCGs across different wave bands is crucial for deepening our comprehension of the underlying processes of star formation.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (grant Nos.12173048,12333004,11988101,and 12273057)the National Key R&D Program of China (No.2023YFA1607903)the support from the K.C.Wong Education Foundation。
文摘LB-1 is a binary system that has drawn great attention since its discovery in 2019.The two components of LB-1 are suggested to be a B-type star plus a black hole (BH).In this paper,we first calculate the wind mass-loss rate of the B-type star.We then calculate the mass capture rate by the BH,with which as the initial mass accretion rate,we calculate the truncation radius of the accretion disk and the corresponding emergent spectra of the accretion flow(comprising an inner advection-dominated accretion flow (ADAF)+an outer truncated accretion disk) within the framework of the disk evaporation model.It is found that the predicted truncation radius of the accretion disk with appropriate model parameters is consistent with observations inferred from the observed broad H_(α) emission line.The predicted X-ray luminosity is definitely below the estimated upper limits with the sensitivity of the Chandra X-ray Observatory of the X-ray luminosity≈2×10^(31)ergs^(-1),which is also consistent with observations.Finally,we argue that the disk evaporation model can indeed reflect the intrinsic physics of the accretion flow in LB-1,and has potential to be applied to other quiescent BHs in the future.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12473001,11975072,11875102,11835009,and 11965013)the National SKA Program of China(Grant Nos.2022SKA0110200 and 2022SKA0110203)+1 种基金the National 111 Project(Grant No.B16009)supported by Yunnan High-level Talent Training Support Plan Young&Elite Talents Project(Grant No.YNWR-QNBJ-2018-181).
文摘The comprehension of universal thermodynamic behaviors in the supercritical region is crucial for examining the characteristics of black hole systems under high temperature and pressure.This study is devoted to the analysis of characteristic lines and crossover behaviors within the supercritical region.By making use of the free energy,we introduce three key thermodynamic quantities:scaled variance,skewness,and kurtosis.Our results demonstrate that the Widom line,associated with the maximal scaled variance,can effectively differentiate between small and large black hole-like subphases,each displaying distinct thermodynamic behaviors within the supercritical region.Furthermore,by utilizing quasinormal modes,we identify the Frenkel line,offering a dynamic perspective to distinguish between small and large black hole-like subphases.These contribute to a deeper comprehension of black hole subphases in the supercritical region,thus illuminating new facets of black hole thermodynamics.
基金financial support from CHRIST(Deemed to be University,Bangalore)through the SEED money projects(No:SMSS-2335,11/2023&SMSS-2220,12/2022)by the SERB project(CRG/2023/005271).
文摘We present a comprehensive mid-infrared spectroscopic survey of 124 Herbig Ae/Be stars using newly processed Spitzer/IRS spectra from the newly released CASSISjuice database.Based on prominent dust and molecular signatures(polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons(PAHs),silicates,and hydrogenated amorphous carbons),we classify the stars into five groups.Our analysis reveals that 64%of the spectra show PAH emission,with detections peaking in the stellar effective temperature range 7000–11,000 K(B9–A5).Silicate features appear in 50%of the sample and likewise diminish at higher temperatures.Additionally,we find that future PAH studies can focus on Herbig Ae/Be stars with a spectral index n_(2−24)>−1 and flared morphologies to maximize PAH detections.The 6.2μm PAH band is the most frequently observed in our sample,shifting blueward with increasing stellar temperature,and this is the largest sample yet used to test that peak shift.The weaker 6.0μm feature does not shift with 6.2μm,implying a distinct origin of C=O(carbonyl)or olefinic C=C stretching relative to C–C vibrations.We examined the 11.0/11.2μm PAH ratio using high-resolution Spitzer spectra for the first time in a sample of Herbig Ae/Be stars,finding a range of ionization conditions.This study provides a strong foundation for future JWST observations of intermediate-mass pre-main-sequence stars.
基金supported by the National SKA Program of China(2020SKA0110300,2020SKA0110201)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC,grant Nos.12433012 and 12373097)+1 种基金the Guangdong Province Project of the Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(2024A1515011503)the Guangzhou Science and Technology Funds(2023A03J0016).
文摘Deconvolution in radio interferometry faces challenges due to incomplete sampling of the visibilities in the spatial frequency domain caused by a limited number of antenna baselines,resulting in an ill-posed inverse problem.Reconstructing dirty images into clean ones is crucial for subsequent scientific analysis.To address these challenges,we propose a U-Net based method that extracts high-level information from the dirty image and reconstructs a clean image by effectively reducing artifacts and sidelobes.The U-Net architecture,consisting of an encoder-decoder structure and skip connections,facilitates the flow of information and preserves spatial details.Using simulated data of radio galaxies,we train our model and evaluate its performance on the testing set.Compared with the CLEAN method and the visibility and image conditioned denoising diffusion probabilistic model,our proposed model can effectively reconstruct both extended sources and faint point sources with higher values in the structural similarity index measure and the peak signal-to-noise ratio.Furthermore,we investigate the impact of noise on the model performance,demonstrating its robustness under varying noise levels.
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 Key Research and Development Program of China(2023YFC2206601)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(12273024,62205211)the Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality(23010503900,22590780100).
文摘Superconducting kinetic inductance detectors(KIDs)are considered to be a highly promising technique for the large-scale imaging of millimeter and submillimeter waves in astronomy.As the pixel density and the array size increase,the electromagnetic crosstalk inevitably becomes a problem that prevents increasing the multiplexing during the development of larger KIDs arrays.In this work,an effective method is introduced to suppress the electromagnetic crosstalk and achieve a compact pixel distribution and small frequency intervals.The electromagnetic crosstalk is first analyzed by simulating the behavior of two neighboring pixels,and the physical distance and the frequency interval are optimized.Then,the arrangement of the pixels on the whole array is redesigned using a genetic algorithm to satisfy the requirements.The simulation results reveal that the normalized electromagnetic crosstalk can be reduced to 0.5%on an 8×8 array.Larger arrays of 16×16 pixels have been fabricated and measured to validate this method,and the results reveal that both the resonance property and survival rate of pixels are improved effectively with this method.This method will be very helpful for designing high-multiplexing KIDs arrays within a limited bandwidth.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.11965013)supported by Yunnan High-level Talent Training Support Plan Young&Elite Talents Project(Grant No.YNWR-QNBJ-2018-181)。
文摘In this work,the phase structure of a holographic s+d model with quartic potential terms from 4D Einstein–Gauss–Bonnet gravity is studied in the probe limit.We first show the qd-μphase diagram with a very small value of the Gauss–Bonnet coefficientα=1×10-7and in the absence of the quartic terms to locate the suitable choice of the value of qd,where the system admits coexistent s+d solutions.Then we consider the various values of the Gauss–Bonnet coefficientαand present theα-μphase diagram to show the influence of the Gauss–Bonnet term on the phase structure.We also give an example of the re-entrant phase transition which is also realized in the holographic s+s and s+p models.After that we confirm the universality of the influence of the quartic term with coefficientλdon the d-wave solutions,which is similar to the case of s-wave and p-wave solutions previously studied in the s+p model.Finally we give the dependence of the special values of the quartic term coefficientλdon the Gauss–Bonnet coefficientα,below which the d-wave condensate grows to an opposite direction at the(quasi-)critical point,which is useful in realizing first order phase transitions in further studies of the holographic d-wave superfluids.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program(2024YFA1611700)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(grant Nos.12133003,12494571 and 11963001)supported by the Guangxi Talent Program(“Highland of Innovation Talents”)and Program of Bagui Scholars(LHJ)。
文摘SN 2014av is a type Ibn supernova(SN)characterized by the interaction between the SN ejecta and a helium-rich circumstellar medium(CSM).We use the^(56)Ni model,the ejecta-CSM interaction(CSI)model,and the CSI plus^(56)Ni model to fit the multiband light curves(LCs)of SN 2014av.For the CSI and CSI plus^(56)Ni models,we assume that the CSM is a constant density shell(“shell”)or a steady-state stellar wind(“wind”)with density∝r-2.We find that both the^(56)Ni and CSI models fail to fit the multiband LCs of SN 2014av,while the CSI plus^(56)Ni model can account for the LCs.In the last scenario,the LCs around the peaks were mainly powered by the CSI,while the flattening of the LCs was mainly powered by the radioactive decay of^(56)Ni.For the wind case,the derived mass-loss rate of the progenitor is≈20.5-205.5 M_(⊙)yr^(-1),whose lower limit is significantly larger than the upper limit of normal stellar winds,and comparable the upper limit of hyper-winds.Hence,we suggest that the wind case is disfavored.For the shell case,the best-fitting values of the ejecta,^(56)Ni,and the CSM are2.29 M_(⊙),0.09 M_(⊙),and 5.00 M_(⊙),respectively.Provided the velocity of the CSM shell is 100-1000 km s^(-1),we infer that the shell might be expelled≈0.49-5.20 yr before the SN exploded.
