Review: Accretion Disk Theory
High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena
2015-05-15 v1 Cosmology and Nongalactic Astrophysics
Abstract
In this paper I review and discuss the basic concepts of accretion disks, focused especially on the case of accretion disks around black holes. The well known alpha-model is revisited, showing the strengths and weaknesses of the model. Other turbulent viscosity prescription, based on the Reynolds number, that may improve our understanding of the accretion paradigm is discussed. A simple but efficient mathematical model of a self-gravitating accretion disk, as well as observational evidence of these objects, are also included.
Cite
@article{arxiv.1203.6851,
title = {Review: Accretion Disk Theory},
author = {Matias Montesinos},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1203.6851},
year = {2015}
}
Comments
21 pages, 9 figures