Current challenges in the physics of white dwarf stars
White dwarfs are a class of stars with unique physical properties. They present many
challenging problems whose solution requires advanced theories of dense matter, state-of …
challenging problems whose solution requires advanced theories of dense matter, state-of …
The properties of hydrogen and helium under extreme conditions
Hydrogen and helium are the most abundant elements in the Universe. They are also, in
principle, the most simple. Nonetheless, they display remarkable properties under extreme …
principle, the most simple. Nonetheless, they display remarkable properties under extreme …
[HTML][HTML] Modules for experiments in stellar astrophysics (MESA): time-dependent convection, energy conservation, automatic differentiation, and infrastructure
We update the capabilities of the open-knowledge software instrument Modules for
Experiments in Stellar Astrophysics (MESA). The new auto _ diff module implements …
Experiments in Stellar Astrophysics (MESA). The new auto _ diff module implements …
The Sonora brown dwarf atmosphere and evolution models. I. Model description and application to cloudless atmospheres in rainout chemical equilibrium
We present a new generation of substellar atmosphere and evolution models, appropriate
for application to studies of L-, T-, and Y-type brown dwarfs and self-luminous extrasolar …
for application to studies of L-, T-, and Y-type brown dwarfs and self-luminous extrasolar …
Conclusive evidence for a population of water worlds around M dwarfs remains elusive
JG Rogers, HE Schlichting… - The Astrophysical Journal …, 2023 - iopscience.iop.org
The population of small, close-in exoplanets is bifurcated into super-Earths and sub-
Neptunes. We calculate physically motivated mass–radius relations for sub-Neptunes, with …
Neptunes. We calculate physically motivated mass–radius relations for sub-Neptunes, with …
Mesa isochrones and stellar tracks (MIST). I. Solar-scaled models
J Choi, A Dotter, C Conroy, M Cantiello… - The Astrophysical …, 2016 - iopscience.iop.org
This is the first of a series of papers presenting the Modules for Experiments in Stellar
Astrophysics (MESA) Isochrones and Stellar Tracks (MIST) project, a new comprehensive …
Astrophysics (MESA) Isochrones and Stellar Tracks (MIST) project, a new comprehensive …
The role of mass transfer and common envelope evolution in the formation of merging binary black holes
P Marchant, KMW Pappas, M Gallegos-Garcia… - Astronomy & …, 2021 - aanda.org
As the number of merging binary black holes observed with ground-based gravitational-
wave detectors grows, increasingly accurate theoretical models are required to compare …
wave detectors grows, increasingly accurate theoretical models are required to compare …
A new set of atmosphere and evolution models for cool T–Y brown dwarfs and giant exoplanets
We present a new set of solar metallicity atmosphere and evolutionary models for very cool
brown dwarfs and self-luminous giant exoplanets, which we term ATMO 2020. Atmosphere …
brown dwarfs and self-luminous giant exoplanets, which we term ATMO 2020. Atmosphere …
A guide to realistic uncertainties on the fundamental properties of solar-type exoplanet host stars
J Tayar, ZR Claytor, D Huber… - The Astrophysical …, 2022 - iopscience.iop.org
Our understanding of the properties and demographics of exoplanets critically relies on our
ability to determine the fundamental properties of their host stars. The advent of Gaia and …
ability to determine the fundamental properties of their host stars. The advent of Gaia and …
[HTML][HTML] Modules for Experiments in Stellar Astrophysics (MESA): pulsating variable stars, rotation, convective boundaries, and energy conservation
B Paxton, R Smolec, J Schwab… - The Astrophysical …, 2019 - iopscience.iop.org
We update the capabilities of the open-knowledge software instrument Modules for
Experiments in Stellar Astrophysics (MESA). RSP is a new functionality in MESAstar that …
Experiments in Stellar Astrophysics (MESA). RSP is a new functionality in MESAstar that …