Dynamical opacity-sampling models of Mira variables - II. Time-dependent atmospheric structure and observable properties of four M-type model series

M. J. Ireland*, M. Scholz, P. R. Wood

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    Abstract

    We present four model series of the CODEX dynamical opacity-sampling models of Mira variables with solar abundances, designed to have parameters similar to o Cet, R Leo and R Cas. We demonstrate that the CODEX models provide a clear physical basis for the molecular shell scenario used to explain interferometric observations of Mira variables. We show that these models generally provide a good match to photometry and interferometry at wavelengths between the near-infrared and the radio, and make the model outputs publicly available. These models also demonstrate that, in order to match visible and infrared observations, the Fe-poor silicate grains that form within 3 continuum radii must have small grain radii and therefore cannot drive the winds from O-rich Mira variables.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)114-128
    Number of pages15
    JournalMonthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
    Volume418
    Issue number1
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Nov 2011

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