The disc instability model of dwarf novae and low-mass X-ray binary transients

Authors
Lasota, JP
Citation
Jp. Lasota, The disc instability model of dwarf novae and low-mass X-ray binary transients, NEW ASTR R, 45(7), 2001, pp. 449-508
Citations number
217
Categorie Soggetti
Space Sciences
Journal title
NEW ASTRONOMY REVIEWS
ISSN journal
13876473 → ACNP
Volume
45
Issue
7
Year of publication
2001
Pages
449 - 508
Database
ISI
SICI code
1387-6473(200106)45:7<449:TDIMOD>2.0.ZU;2-Q
Abstract
The disc instability model which is supposed to describe outbursts of dwarf nova and low-mass X-ray binary transient systems is presented and reviewed in detail. Various deficiencies of the model are pointed out and various r emedies and generalizations are presented and discussed. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.