Stellar Evolution Modelling of Thorne-Zytkow Objects
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Cambridge
Department Name: Institute of Astronomy
Abstract
Thorne-Zytkow Objects are hypothetical star-like objects first proposed in 1977 by Kip Thorne and Anna Zytkow. (Thorne, Kip S.; Zytkow, Anna N 1977) These objects are canonically thought of as red giant or supergiant stars that contains a neutron degenerate core, essentially, a neutron star for a core. Our proposed work involves utilizing and heavily modifying the STARS stellar evolution code in order to produced detailed models of Thorne- Zytkow objects, investigating how accretion and nuclear burning proceed in and affect such a model. These models will allow us to better understand Thorne- Zytkow objects from a theoretical standpoint, as well as allowing us to investigate possible formation pathways for these objects.
Organisations
People |
ORCID iD |
| Christopher Tout (Primary Supervisor) | |
| Alexander Hackett (Student) |
Studentship Projects
| Project Reference | Relationship | Related To | Start | End | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST/T505985/1 | 01/10/2019 | 30/09/2023 | |||
| 2277612 | Studentship | ST/T505985/1 | 01/10/2019 | 30/09/2022 | Alexander Hackett |