Thermonuclear eruptions and their astrophysical role in the SKA era
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Sala de Conferências
Departamento de Física
Thermonuclear eruptions - a nova eruption - occur on the surface of degenerate white dwarf stars following extensive accretion of matter from a donor less evolved star. The interaction between these two systems show a myriad of behaviour at different wavelengths, from gamma-rays to radio, and have important consequences for our understanding of stellar evolution, the contribution of heavy elements to the interstellar medium and their role as progenitors of Type Ia supernovae. Here, I will present our efforts to understand and model the behaviour of these nova eruptions particularly at radio wavelengths where relevant physical interpretations can be achieved. Finally, I will put these results in the context of the next generation radio telescope, the Square Kilometre Array.
Filipe Veloso e Pedro Costa
