Effect of Stellar Structure on Supernova Remnant Evolution

摘要

One-dimensional hydrodynamic calculations have been done of 1E51 erg explosions in 15M/sub sun/ stars. A steep external density gradient to the pre-supernova model of Weaver et al was appended with the results: (1) the outer shock wave decelerates throughout the pre-Sedov phase, (2) the expanding stellar envelope and the shocked interstellar material are Rayleigh-Taylor stable until the Sedov phase, and (3) steep internal density gradients are R-T unstable during the early expansion and may be the source of high velocity knots seen in Cas A. (ERA citation 05:038902)