Accretion rate onto a WD over time (relation)

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The discussion centers on the correlation between the accretion rate onto a White Dwarf (WD) and time, with the initial hypothesis suggesting that the accretion rate decreases as time progresses. Participants clarify the abbreviation "WD" and confirm that the inquiry is not related to homework but rather stems from curiosity. The conversation emphasizes the need for further research and sharing of relevant literature to explore this relationship more thoroughly.

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Hi all, I was wondering if there is a correlation between the accretion rate and time. I think it should decrease as time increases, but I can't find the right correlation
 
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Welcome to the PF.

What's a "WD"? White Dwarf?
 
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yes. sorry for the abbreviation.
 
berkeman said:
Welcome to the PF.

What's a "WD"? White Dwarf?
and thank you :-)
 
Great, thanks. Is this mainly homework of some kind, or is it a more general technical question? I can move it to the technical PF forums if it's a more general question. Also, what have you found in your searching so far? Can you post some links to your reading? Thanks.
 
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it's not for homework. just curiosity :-)
 
Fair enough. I'll move this thread to the Astro forum. Please post links to the reading you have been doing on this so far. Thanks.
 

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