KWD.mdot_r_exponent

The exponent (\(\alpha\)) for the mass loss rate as defined in the KWD model,

\[\dot{m}(r) \propto F(r)^\alpha \propto T(r)^{4\alpha}\]

F is the local luminous flux and T is the local temperature at a radius R. A value of 0 sets a uniform mass loss rate.

Type

Double

Values

Greater than or equal to 0

File

knigge.c

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