Published April 16, 2026 | Version v1

Accretion outburst model with radiation transport and dust evolution

  • 1. ROR icon Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
  • 2. Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
  • 3. ROR icon Max Planck Institute for Astronomy
  • 4. ROR icon Flatiron Institute

Contributors

  • 1. ROR icon Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

Description

Time evolution of an accretion outburst model including radiation transport and dust evolution, through both the burst and quiescent phases. The burst front originates at the dead zone inner edge (0.1 au) and then propagates outwards, leading to dust fragmentation and then sublimation due to the high levels of turbulence and high temperatures, respectively. After the burst front recedes, several reflare cycles take place, before the inner disk is sufficiently depleted and the burst event subsides. With time, viscous evolution refills the inner disk, eventually triggering a new cycle.

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Preprint: arXiv:2602.20283 (arXiv)

Dates

Created
2026-02-02