Theoretical calculations serve as an effective method for determining plasma temperatures within planetary atmospheres.To simulate plasma temperature,a comprehensive implementation of the energy equation is used,which...Theoretical calculations serve as an effective method for determining plasma temperatures within planetary atmospheres.To simulate plasma temperature,a comprehensive implementation of the energy equation is used,which is governed by five terms:conductivity,heating,cooling,adiabatic expansion,and advection.The derivations mentioned are strongly dependent on the collision cross section between electrons and other particles(e.g.,neutrals,ions).It is notable that the momentum transfer cross sections between electrons and neutrals have been updated in recent decades.However,the widely used momentum average collision cross sections between electrons and neutrals,derived from the momentum transfer cross sections,are collected in studies dating back nearly half a century.Therefore,it becomes imperative to revise the momentum average collision cross sections relevant to astrophysical contexts,based on the latest studies.In this study,we summarize the momentum average collision cross sections of 13 species common in planetary atmospheres:H,H2,He,O,CH4,H2O,CO,N2,O2,Ar,CO2,N2O,and NO2.All results are derived from the latest studies concerning the electron-neutral collision cross section and are compared with previous studies.Furthermore,we present a comparison of the derived total electron-neutral collision frequency at Mars between this study and previous studies.Prominent differences in the total electron-neutral collision frequency between this and prior studies support the significance of updating the momentum average collision cross section between electrons and neutrals in studying the planetary atmospheres.展开更多
The radiative mechanism of coherent radio emission has remained an enigma since the discovery of pulsars,even with the emergence of fast radio bursts(FRBs),which exhibit similarities to the single-pulse behavior of pu...The radiative mechanism of coherent radio emission has remained an enigma since the discovery of pulsars,even with the emergence of fast radio bursts(FRBs),which exhibit similarities to the single-pulse behavior of pulsars and have opened a new window for deciphering this long-standing mystery.Besides tremendous efforts in modeling,advanced facilities are essential for solving the problem.The authors review the observational breakthroughs made with the Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope(FAST),which are providing pivotal insights into the underlying physics of pulsars and FRBs.This study offers a novel perspective in the era when pulsars meet FRBs,and further investigations are encouraged to utilize the high sensitivity of FAST.展开更多
Tilt-to-length(TTL)coupling noise is a critical issue in space-based gravitational wave detection due to its complex dependence on multiple interacting factors,which complicates the identification of dominant paramete...Tilt-to-length(TTL)coupling noise is a critical issue in space-based gravitational wave detection due to its complex dependence on multiple interacting factors,which complicates the identification of dominant parameters.To address this challenge,we develop a simulation model of the Taiji scientific interferometer,generating noise datasets under multiparameter conditions.Given the uniqueness of the telescope as well as the convergence behavior of the algorithm,the analysis is structured hierarchically:(i)the telescope level and(ii)the optical bench level.A hierarchical framework combining XGBoost and SHapley Additive exPlanations(SHAP)values is employed to model the intricate relationships between parameters and TTL coupling noise,supplemented by sensitivity analysis.Our results identify pointing jitter and telescope radius as the dominant parameters at the telescope level,while the angles of the plane mirrors and beam splitters are most influential at the optical bench level.The parameter space is reduced from 86 dimensions to 14 dimensions without sacrificing model accuracy.This approach offers actionable insights for optimizing the Taiji interferometer design.展开更多
Massive black holes surrounded by a gaseous disk have been a prevailing model to explain a wide spectrum of astrophysical phenome-na related to active galactic nuclei(AGNs).However,direct and precise measurements of t...Massive black holes surrounded by a gaseous disk have been a prevailing model to explain a wide spectrum of astrophysical phenome-na related to active galactic nuclei(AGNs).However,direct and precise measurements of the disk density profiles remain elusive for current telescopes.In this work,we demonstrate that it is possible to pinpoint the gas density if an inspiralling stellar mass binary black hole is embedded in the AGN disk.Furthermore,if the barycenter of the pair follows an eccentric orbit around an AGN,then space-borne gravitational wave detectors can measure the density of the surrounding disk with multi-year observations by tracking the gravitational wave evolution.The error between the inferred density profile and the injected truth can be constrained to below 2×10-11 g/cm3.Our work opens up an exciting new channel to investigate the very center of galaxies,where disk gas density distributionsρ(r)can be recovered by analyzing time-dependent environmental imprints in gravitational waveforms.展开更多
Our analysis is particularly motivated by its relevance to understanding compact object instabilities,gravitational collapse thresholds,and the formation of dense structures under the influence of modified gravity the...Our analysis is particularly motivated by its relevance to understanding compact object instabilities,gravitational collapse thresholds,and the formation of dense structures under the influence of modified gravity theories.The interplay of anisotropic pressures,perturbative dynamics,and modified gravity contributions offers insight into both the stable configuration of dense fluids and the mechanisms leading to dynamical instability.Such considerations directly contribute to the aims of high energy density profiles,particularly in modeling physical systems where extreme pressure,curvature,and matter interactions co-exist.We consider an axially symmetric,dense structure with anisotropic matter content and employ a specific equation of state(EoS)to examine the interplay between static and dynamic quantities via the adiabatic index.To address the complex dynamics of the collapse process,a perturbative scheme is utilized under Newtonian and post-Newtonian approximations,enabling a detailed examination of the stability and structural evolution of the system under the influence of the considered minimally coupled gravity.Our results demonstrate that hydrostatic equilibrium is maintained when effective pressure,gravitational,and anti-gravitational forces are balanced,while deviations from this balance initiate dynamical instability.Graphical representations of stable and unstable regimes are presented,revealing how the choice of gravity functions significantly affects the outcome.This work provides insight into the behavior of dense,self-gravitating configurations under modified gravity,offering broader implications for the modeling of compact astrophysical objects and contributing to the understanding of gravitational collapse in energy density regimes.展开更多
It is generally believed that the electron-capture reactions happen when the oxygen-neon(ONe)cores grow in masses close to the Chandrasekhar limit,leading to the formation of neutron stars(NSs)via electron-capture sup...It is generally believed that the electron-capture reactions happen when the oxygen-neon(ONe)cores grow in masses close to the Chandrasekhar limit,leading to the formation of neutron stars(NSs)via electron-capture supernovae(EC-SNe).EC-SNe are predicted to be the most likely short-lived and faint optical transients,and a small ejecta mass is expected during the collapse.This kind of SNe provide a distinct channel for producing isolated NSs and NS systems,especially for the formation of X-ray binaries and double NSs.Although EC-SNe were proposed∼45 yr ago,there are still some uncertainties for the origin of EC-SNe and their productions.In this article,we review recent studies on the two classic progenitor channels of EC-SNe,i.e.,the single star channel and the binary channel.In the single star channel,EC-SNe can happen in super asymptotic giant branch stars or He stars,whereas in the binary channel EC-SNe can occur in He stars in binaries(involving He star+MS systems and NS+He star systems)or accretion-induced collapse in white dwarf binaries(involving the singledegenerate scenario and the double-degenerate scenario).Recent progress on these two progenitor channels is discussed,including the initial parameter range for EC-SNe,the evolutionary paths to EC-SNe,related objects and some observational constraints,etc.We also make some discussions on the possible candidates for EC-SNe in this article,and the impacts of EC-SNe on some research fields,e.g.,the properties of NSs,double NS population and chemical products,etc.It is noting that EC-SNe show some similar properties with ultra-stripped SNe,e.g.,low ejecta masses and small kicks.Accordingly,we also discuss the difference between these two types of SNe in this article.Research on EC-SNe is at a pivotal stage,with key theoretical uncertainties and observational challenges requiring integrated modeling and multi-wavelength observations for robust identification.展开更多
In this paper,using the ensemble-averaged theory,we define the thermodynamic free energy of Einstein-Gauss-Bonnet(EGB)black holes in anti-de Sitter(Ad S)spacetime.This approach derives the gravitational partition func...In this paper,using the ensemble-averaged theory,we define the thermodynamic free energy of Einstein-Gauss-Bonnet(EGB)black holes in anti-de Sitter(Ad S)spacetime.This approach derives the gravitational partition function by incorporating non-saddle geometries besides the classical solutions.Unlike the sharp transition points seen in free energy calculated via saddlepoint approximation,the ensemble-averaged free energy plotted against temperature shows a smoother behavior,suggesting that black hole phase transitions may be viewed as a small-GN(Newton's gravitational constant)limit of the ensemble theory.This is similar to the behavior of black hole solutions in Einstein's gravity theory in Ad S spacetime.We have obtained an expression for the quantum-corrected free energy for EGB-Ad S black holes,and in the sixdimensional case,we observe a well-defined local minimum after the transition temperature which was absent in the earlier analysis of the classical free energy landscape.Furthermore,we expand the ensemble-averaged free energy in powers of GNto identify non-classical contributions.Our findings indicate that the similarities in the thermodynamic behavior between five-dimensional EGB-Ad S and Reissner-Nordström-Ad S black holes,as well as between sixdimensional EGB-Ad S and Schwarzschild-Ad S black holes,extend beyond the classical regime.展开更多
As a member of the Gravitational wave high-energy Electromagnetic Counterpart All-sky Monitor(GECAM)constellation,GECAM-C is an all-sky gamma-ray monitor with in-flight trigger capability aboard the SATech-01 experime...As a member of the Gravitational wave high-energy Electromagnetic Counterpart All-sky Monitor(GECAM)constellation,GECAM-C is an all-sky gamma-ray monitor with in-flight trigger capability aboard the SATech-01 experimental satellite.Operating in a Sun-Synchronous Orbit,GECAM-C generates many in-flight triggers,some of which correspond to important astrophysical bursts,such as gamma-ray bursts and soft gamma-ray repeaters,which may require follow-up observations.However,there are also a substantial number of non-astrophysical triggers,such as particle events.Therefore,a prompt and accurate classification of in-flight triggers is essential for scientific research.In this work,we propose an automatic trigger classification algorithm for GECAM-C in-flight triggers with Bayesian inference.Applying this method to GECAM-C triggers from 2022 December to 2023 December,we demonstrate that it can successfully categorize all trigger types with an accuracy of about 95%,thereby providing effective support for rapid follow-up observations.展开更多
Pulsars,which are spinning neutron stars emit regular pulses and are essential to time-domain radio astronomy.Numerous observatories concentrate on detecting and researching faint pulsar signals,especially at radio fr...Pulsars,which are spinning neutron stars emit regular pulses and are essential to time-domain radio astronomy.Numerous observatories concentrate on detecting and researching faint pulsar signals,especially at radio frequencies.To enable rapid system verification,optimization,and troubleshooting,we have devised a costeffective artificial pulsar signal generator utilizing an economical software-defined radio.These artificial signals are digitally synthesized with customizable parameters such as pulse period,dispersion measure,central frequency,bandwidth,sampling rate,pulse duration,and noise level.The central frequency can be set within 70 MHz-6 GHz,the instantaneous bandwidth up to 56 MHz,and the output power controlled via the gain setting,typically ranging from−20 to+10 dBm depending on frequency and gain.By incorporating frequency-dependent dispersion delays and Gaussian noise,these simulated signals can replicate the time and spectral features of actual pulsar emissions in a laboratory setting.Additionally,we performed single-dish experiments using the simulated pulsar signal and the 40 m radio telescope at Haoping Station,China.The resulting data were processed with standard pulsar signal analysis software.This demonstrates the signal generator’s precision in fulfilling system calibration and verification needs for pulsar observations.As an affordable and compact device,the pulsar signal simulator enables researchers to design and experiment with new-generation pulsar backends anywhere and at any time without relying on a strong pulsar source.Moreover,it offers astronomers the opportunity to engage in pulsar-related educational activities using a small antenna at frequencies<6 GHz.展开更多
As one of the major volatile components in extraterrestrial materials,nitrogen(N2)isotopes serve not only as tracers for the formation and evolution of the solar system,but also play a critical role in assessing pl...As one of the major volatile components in extraterrestrial materials,nitrogen(N2)isotopes serve not only as tracers for the formation and evolution of the solar system,but also play a critical role in assessing planetary habitability and the search for extraterrestrial life.The integrated measurement of N2and argon(Ar)isotopes by using noble gas mass spectrometry represents a state-of-the-art technique for such investigations.To support the growing demands of planetary science research in China,we have developed a high-efficiency,high-precision method for the integrated analysis of N2and Ar isotopes.This was achieved by enhancing gas extraction and purification systems and integrating them with a static noble gas mass spectrometer.This method enables integrated N2-Ar isotope measurements on submilligram samples,significantly improving sample utilization and reducing the impact of sample heterogeneity on volatile analysis.The system integrates CO2laser heating,a modular two-stage Zr-Al getter pump,and a CuO furnace-based purification process,effectively reducing background levels(N2blank as low as 0.35×10−6cubic centimeters at standard temperature and pressure[ccSTP]).Analytical precision is ensured through calibration with atmospheric air and CO corrections.To validate the reliability of the method,we performed N2-Ar isotope analyses on the Allende carbonaceous chondrite,one of the most extensively studied meteorites internationally.The measured N2concentrations range from 19.2 to 29.8 ppm,withδ15N values between−44.8‰and−33.0‰.Concentrations of 40Ar,36Ar,and 38Ar are(12.5-21.1)×10−6ccSTP/g,(90.9-150.3)×10−9ccSTP/g,and(19.2-30.7)×10−9ccSTP/g,respectively.These values correspond to cosmic-ray exposure ages of 4.5-5.7 Ma,consistent with previous reports.Step-heating experiments further reveal distinct release patterns of N and Ar isotopes,as well as their associations with specific mineral phases in the meteorite.In summary,the combined N2-Ar isotopic system offers significant advantages for tracing volatile sources in extraterrestrial materials and will provide essential analytical support for upcoming Chinese planetary missions,such as Tianwen-2.展开更多
Recent studies have demonstrated that AdS black holes possess the basic characteristics of a standard thermodynamic system. Concurrently, the thermodynamic properties of spacetimes featuring multiple horizons with dis...Recent studies have demonstrated that AdS black holes possess the basic characteristics of a standard thermodynamic system. Concurrently, the thermodynamic properties of spacetimes featuring multiple horizons with distinct radiation temperatures have also attracted research interest. In this work, considering the high-order quantum electrodynamics correction, we initially establish an equivalent thermodynamic system for the coexistence region of black hole and cosmological horizons. On this basis, we conduct a detailed investigation into the thermodynamic properties of this dual-horizon coexistence region. Our results demonstrate that this equivalent thermodynamic system exhibits van der Waals-like thermodynamic behavior. Furthermore, we introduce a nonlinear parameter γ to analyze its impact on phase transitions within the equivalent thermodynamic system. Under specific conditions, the system undergoes first-or second-order phase transitions for γ = 0, and zeroth-or second-order phase transitions for γ ≠ 0. Finally, by utilizing the generalized off-shell Helmholtz free energy within the thermodynamic topological framework for black holes, we extend this methodology to investigate the topological properties of de Sitter(d S) spacetime. We compute the topological number characterizing the coexistence region of dual horizons in Euler±Heisenberg d S spacetime using equivalent thermodynamic state parameters. Additionally, we investigate the influence of the nonlinear parameter γ on the thermodynamic characteristics of the equivalent system.展开更多
Pulsar Timing Arrays(PTAs)are rapidly advancing toward the detection of continuous gravitational waves from individual supermassive binary black holes.While it is well established that coherently utilizing the“pulsar...Pulsar Timing Arrays(PTAs)are rapidly advancing toward the detection of continuous gravitational waves from individual supermassive binary black holes.While it is well established that coherently utilizing the“pulsar term”requires astrometric distance uncertainties to be smaller than the gravitational wavelength,achieving this precision across an entire array is observationally prohibitive.Here,we demonstrate that achieving sub-wavelength precision for a few“anchor”pulsars is sufficient to phase-lock the array and drastically shrink the sky-localization error.Using 20 years of realistically simulated data,we systematically evaluate the localization performance of a 25-pulsar array containing three to six high-precision anchors.We show that while introducing three sub-wavelength anchors can reduce the 90%credible sky area by a factor of 30 in certain directions,expanding this high-precision subset to six anchor pulsars ensures high-precision localizations across diverse source directions.Evaluating a representative set of sky directions,including local galaxy clusters and the locations of maximum and minimum array sensitivity,this six-anchor configuration yields 90%credible localization areas ranging from~0.1 to 9.2 deg2 at a signal-to-noise ratio of 20.Furthermore,once this minimal subset crosses the sub-wavelength threshold,further reductions in distance uncertainty yield diminishing returns.This establishes a highly efficient near-term observational strategy:prioritizing intensive parallax campaigns for a small core of stable millisecond pulsars provides a cost-effective pathway to precision multi-messenger astronomy.展开更多
Measuring cross sections of nuclear reactions,such as the so-called“Holy Grail”reaction,12C(σ,γ)16O,is essential for understanding stellar nucleosynthesis but presents significant challenges due to extremely...Measuring cross sections of nuclear reactions,such as the so-called“Holy Grail”reaction,12C(σ,γ)16O,is essential for understanding stellar nucleosynthesis but presents significant challenges due to extremely low cross sections.Key challenges include significant energy loss as ions penetrate the target material,limiting measurements to thin target layers.To overcome these obstacles,we propose a novel method,the in-target energy loss compensating(eLOC)method,specifically designed for gas targets,which utilizes a gas-filled magnetic field and accelerating electric fields to compensate for ion energy loss in the target.Simulations show that this approach significantly enhances the effective target thickness by over 140 times in the case of the“Holy Grail”reaction with an inverse-kinematics setup.This eLOC method may provide a powerful new tool for obtaining critical data in nuclear astrophysics,thereby advancing our understanding of stellar nucleosynthesis and the origins of elements in the universe,as well as benefiting other related fields such as isotope production.展开更多
The long-term stability of pulsar time(PT)is susceptible to the influence of red noise within timing residuals.Based on the first release data from the International Pulsar Timing Array,we apply a generalized least-sq...The long-term stability of pulsar time(PT)is susceptible to the influence of red noise within timing residuals.Based on the first release data from the International Pulsar Timing Array,we apply a generalized least-squares(GLS)solution based on the“Cholesky”method to process the red noise,thereby obtaining improved pulsar model parameters for timing residual forecasting.Through two distinct prediction schemes,we analyze the relative frequency deviation of the Terrestrial Time(TT)realisation based on PT(TT(PT)),compared to the TT provided by the Bureau International des Poids et Mesures.Results indicate that relative frequency deviations are significantly reduced following the GLS-processed red noise,with relative reductions ranging from 23%to 60%depending on the pulsar and forecasting scheme,effectively enhancing TT(PT)accuracy.Furthermore,PSR J1713+0747 exhibited no improvement after red-noise mitigation,as its long-term high-precision data and nonpower-law features of its residuals biased the noise model.Research confirms that red noise processing is of significant value to constructing high-precision PT.展开更多
Superluminous supernovae(SLSNe)are a distinct class of stellar explosions,exhibiting peak luminosities 10-100 times brighter than those of normal SNe.Their extreme luminosities cannot be explained by the radioactive d...Superluminous supernovae(SLSNe)are a distinct class of stellar explosions,exhibiting peak luminosities 10-100 times brighter than those of normal SNe.Their extreme luminosities cannot be explained by the radioactive decay of 56Ni and its daughter 56Co alone.Consequently,models invoking newly formed millisecond magnetars have been widely proposed,capable of supplying additional energy through magnetic dipole radiation.For these rapidly rotating magnetars,however,gravitational-wave(GW)emission may also significantly contribute to the spin-down,particularly during their early evolutionary stages.While high-energy photons initially remain trapped within the optically thick ejecta,they will eventually escape as the ejecta becomes transparent during the expansion,thereby influencing the late-time lightcurve.In this work,we adopt an analytical framework to systematically explore the combined effects of GW emission and high-energy leakage on the lightcurve of SLSNe.Compared to scenarios that neglect these processes,we find that for magnetars with initial spin periods of millisecond,the combined influence suppresses early-time luminosities but enhances late-time emission.We further investigate the effects of the neutron-star equation of state to the lightcurve,GW emission efficiency,ejecta mass,and other relevant quantities.Our results highlight the complex interplay between GW-driven spin-down and radiative transport in shaping the observable features of SLSNe,offering new insights into diagnosing the nature of their central engines.展开更多
Helium white dwarfs(WDs)with masses less than 0.3 M⊙are known as extremely low-mass WDs(ELM WDs),which cannot be produced by single stellar evolution in theory.Generally,these stars are believed to form through bi...Helium white dwarfs(WDs)with masses less than 0.3 M⊙are known as extremely low-mass WDs(ELM WDs),which cannot be produced by single stellar evolution in theory.Generally,these stars are believed to form through binary interactions.Recently,two ELM WDs in unusually wide orbits were reported,i.e.,KIC 8145411 and HE0430-2457.Their orbital separations are too wide to be produced by the binary evolution scenario.In this work,we study the formation of wide-orbit ELM WD binaries from hierarchical triple systems.In this scenario,an ELM WD is formed from the inner binary and subsequently forms a wide binary system with the third object.We find that the merger of an evolved star with a brown dwarf in the inner binary fails to produce single ELM WDs,but Type Ia supernovae(SNe Ia)explosions can successfully do so.Furthermore,we investigate the impact of the supernova explosion on the orbital distribution of the surviving binary and find that this channel may have a probability of reproducing the orbital parameters of HE 0430-2457,but fails to reproduce the observed features of KIC 8145411.This supports recent observational recalibrations suggesting that KIC 8145411 resides in a triple system rather than a binary.展开更多
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China through Grants 42261160643,42441806,42241114,and 42304166supported by the open project funded by the Key Laboratory of Geospace Environment,Chinese Academy of Sciences,University of Science and Technology of China.
摘要Theoretical calculations serve as an effective method for determining plasma temperatures within planetary atmospheres.To simulate plasma temperature,a comprehensive implementation of the energy equation is used,which is governed by five terms:conductivity,heating,cooling,adiabatic expansion,and advection.The derivations mentioned are strongly dependent on the collision cross section between electrons and other particles(e.g.,neutrals,ions).It is notable that the momentum transfer cross sections between electrons and neutrals have been updated in recent decades.However,the widely used momentum average collision cross sections between electrons and neutrals,derived from the momentum transfer cross sections,are collected in studies dating back nearly half a century.Therefore,it becomes imperative to revise the momentum average collision cross sections relevant to astrophysical contexts,based on the latest studies.In this study,we summarize the momentum average collision cross sections of 13 species common in planetary atmospheres:H,H2,He,O,CH4,H2O,CO,N2,O2,Ar,CO2,N2O,and NO2.All results are derived from the latest studies concerning the electron-neutral collision cross section and are compared with previous studies.Furthermore,we present a comparison of the derived total electron-neutral collision frequency at Mars between this study and previous studies.Prominent differences in the total electron-neutral collision frequency between this and prior studies support the significance of updating the momentum average collision cross section between electrons and neutrals in studying the planetary atmospheres.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12403058,12261141690,12573104,12133004,11703047,11773041,U2031119,and 12173052)the National SKA Program of China(Grant No.2020SKA0120100)+12 种基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12522305)the Leading Innovation and Entrepreneurship Team of Zhejiang Province of China(Grant No.2023R01008)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.2503055)the Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of CPSF(Grant No.GZB20250737)supported by the European Research Council(ERC)starting grant“COMPAC”(Grant No.101078094)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12303042)supported by the Youth Innovation Promotion Association of CAS(Grant Nos.2018075 and Y2022027)the CAS“Light of West China”Programsupported by the National SKA Program of China(Grant No.2020SKA0120200)supported by the CAS“Light of West China”Programthe Youth Innovation Promotion Association of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.2023064)the National Key R/&D Program of China(Grant No.2022YFC2205202)China SKA Regional Centre prototype(Refs.[214,215])funded by Ministry of Science and Technology of the People’s Republic of China and Chinese Academy of Sciences。
摘要The radiative mechanism of coherent radio emission has remained an enigma since the discovery of pulsars,even with the emergence of fast radio bursts(FRBs),which exhibit similarities to the single-pulse behavior of pulsars and have opened a new window for deciphering this long-standing mystery.Besides tremendous efforts in modeling,advanced facilities are essential for solving the problem.The authors review the observational breakthroughs made with the Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope(FAST),which are providing pivotal insights into the underlying physics of pulsars and FRBs.This study offers a novel perspective in the era when pulsars meet FRBs,and further investigations are encouraged to utilize the high sensitivity of FAST.
基金Project supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2020YFC2200100)the CAS's Strategic Pioneer Program on Space Science(Grant No.XDA1502110201)。
摘要Tilt-to-length(TTL)coupling noise is a critical issue in space-based gravitational wave detection due to its complex dependence on multiple interacting factors,which complicates the identification of dominant parameters.To address this challenge,we develop a simulation model of the Taiji scientific interferometer,generating noise datasets under multiparameter conditions.Given the uniqueness of the telescope as well as the convergence behavior of the algorithm,the analysis is structured hierarchically:(i)the telescope level and(ii)the optical bench level.A hierarchical framework combining XGBoost and SHapley Additive exPlanations(SHAP)values is employed to model the intricate relationships between parameters and TTL coupling noise,supplemented by sensitivity analysis.Our results identify pointing jitter and telescope radius as the dominant parameters at the telescope level,while the angles of the plane mirrors and beam splitters are most influential at the optical bench level.The parameter space is reduced from 86 dimensions to 14 dimensions without sacrificing model accuracy.This approach offers actionable insights for optimizing the Taiji interferometer design.
基金Xiangyu thanks Enrico Barausse for his great help with learning the corresponding gravitational wave environmental effect knowledge and the program in this project.Jiandong Zhang and Jianwei Mei also contributed a meaningful discussion of our work.This work was supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2023YFC2206700)the Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12173104)+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province of China(Grant No.2022A1515011862)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,Sun Yat-sen University.
摘要Massive black holes surrounded by a gaseous disk have been a prevailing model to explain a wide spectrum of astrophysical phenome-na related to active galactic nuclei(AGNs).However,direct and precise measurements of the disk density profiles remain elusive for current telescopes.In this work,we demonstrate that it is possible to pinpoint the gas density if an inspiralling stellar mass binary black hole is embedded in the AGN disk.Furthermore,if the barycenter of the pair follows an eccentric orbit around an AGN,then space-borne gravitational wave detectors can measure the density of the surrounding disk with multi-year observations by tracking the gravitational wave evolution.The error between the inferred density profile and the injected truth can be constrained to below 2×10-11 g/cm3.Our work opens up an exciting new channel to investigate the very center of galaxies,where disk gas density distributionsρ(r)can be recovered by analyzing time-dependent environmental imprints in gravitational waveforms.
摘要Our analysis is particularly motivated by its relevance to understanding compact object instabilities,gravitational collapse thresholds,and the formation of dense structures under the influence of modified gravity theories.The interplay of anisotropic pressures,perturbative dynamics,and modified gravity contributions offers insight into both the stable configuration of dense fluids and the mechanisms leading to dynamical instability.Such considerations directly contribute to the aims of high energy density profiles,particularly in modeling physical systems where extreme pressure,curvature,and matter interactions co-exist.We consider an axially symmetric,dense structure with anisotropic matter content and employ a specific equation of state(EoS)to examine the interplay between static and dynamic quantities via the adiabatic index.To address the complex dynamics of the collapse process,a perturbative scheme is utilized under Newtonian and post-Newtonian approximations,enabling a detailed examination of the stability and structural evolution of the system under the influence of the considered minimally coupled gravity.Our results demonstrate that hydrostatic equilibrium is maintained when effective pressure,gravitational,and anti-gravitational forces are balanced,while deviations from this balance initiate dynamical instability.Graphical representations of stable and unstable regimes are presented,revealing how the choice of gravity functions significantly affects the outcome.This work provides insight into the behavior of dense,self-gravitating configurations under modified gravity,offering broader implications for the modeling of compact astrophysical objects and contributing to the understanding of gravitational collapse in energy density regimes.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.12225304,12288102,12090040/12090043,12403035 and 12273105)the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2021YFA1600404)+2 种基金the Yunnan Revitalization Talent Support Program(Yunling Scholar Project,Innovation Team and Young Talent Project)the Yunnan Science and Technology Program(Nos.202501AS070005,202201BC070003,202401AV070006 and 202201AW070011)the International Center of Supernovae,Yunnan Key Laboratory(No.202302AN360001)。
摘要It is generally believed that the electron-capture reactions happen when the oxygen-neon(ONe)cores grow in masses close to the Chandrasekhar limit,leading to the formation of neutron stars(NSs)via electron-capture supernovae(EC-SNe).EC-SNe are predicted to be the most likely short-lived and faint optical transients,and a small ejecta mass is expected during the collapse.This kind of SNe provide a distinct channel for producing isolated NSs and NS systems,especially for the formation of X-ray binaries and double NSs.Although EC-SNe were proposed∼45 yr ago,there are still some uncertainties for the origin of EC-SNe and their productions.In this article,we review recent studies on the two classic progenitor channels of EC-SNe,i.e.,the single star channel and the binary channel.In the single star channel,EC-SNe can happen in super asymptotic giant branch stars or He stars,whereas in the binary channel EC-SNe can occur in He stars in binaries(involving He star+MS systems and NS+He star systems)or accretion-induced collapse in white dwarf binaries(involving the singledegenerate scenario and the double-degenerate scenario).Recent progress on these two progenitor channels is discussed,including the initial parameter range for EC-SNe,the evolutionary paths to EC-SNe,related objects and some observational constraints,etc.We also make some discussions on the possible candidates for EC-SNe in this article,and the impacts of EC-SNe on some research fields,e.g.,the properties of NSs,double NS population and chemical products,etc.It is noting that EC-SNe show some similar properties with ultra-stripped SNe,e.g.,low ejecta masses and small kicks.Accordingly,we also discuss the difference between these two types of SNe in this article.Research on EC-SNe is at a pivotal stage,with key theoretical uncertainties and observational challenges requiring integrated modeling and multi-wavelength observations for robust identification.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12347177,and No.12405073)project grant received under the PM USHA Scheme G.O.number G.O.(Rt)No.239/2025/HEDN dated 22.02.2025。
摘要In this paper,using the ensemble-averaged theory,we define the thermodynamic free energy of Einstein-Gauss-Bonnet(EGB)black holes in anti-de Sitter(Ad S)spacetime.This approach derives the gravitational partition function by incorporating non-saddle geometries besides the classical solutions.Unlike the sharp transition points seen in free energy calculated via saddlepoint approximation,the ensemble-averaged free energy plotted against temperature shows a smoother behavior,suggesting that black hole phase transitions may be viewed as a small-GN(Newton's gravitational constant)limit of the ensemble theory.This is similar to the behavior of black hole solutions in Einstein's gravity theory in Ad S spacetime.We have obtained an expression for the quantum-corrected free energy for EGB-Ad S black holes,and in the sixdimensional case,we observe a well-defined local minimum after the transition temperature which was absent in the earlier analysis of the classical free energy landscape.Furthermore,we expand the ensemble-averaged free energy in powers of GNto identify non-classical contributions.Our findings indicate that the similarities in the thermodynamic behavior between five-dimensional EGB-Ad S and Reissner-Nordström-Ad S black holes,as well as between sixdimensional EGB-Ad S and Schwarzschild-Ad S black holes,extend beyond the classical regime.
摘要As a member of the Gravitational wave high-energy Electromagnetic Counterpart All-sky Monitor(GECAM)constellation,GECAM-C is an all-sky gamma-ray monitor with in-flight trigger capability aboard the SATech-01 experimental satellite.Operating in a Sun-Synchronous Orbit,GECAM-C generates many in-flight triggers,some of which correspond to important astrophysical bursts,such as gamma-ray bursts and soft gamma-ray repeaters,which may require follow-up observations.However,there are also a substantial number of non-astrophysical triggers,such as particle events.Therefore,a prompt and accurate classification of in-flight triggers is essential for scientific research.In this work,we propose an automatic trigger classification algorithm for GECAM-C in-flight triggers with Bayesian inference.Applying this method to GECAM-C triggers from 2022 December to 2023 December,we demonstrate that it can successfully categorize all trigger types with an accuracy of about 95%,thereby providing effective support for rapid follow-up observations.
基金supported by the Key Program of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(12433012)the National SKA Program of China(SQ2020SKA0110200)。
摘要Pulsars,which are spinning neutron stars emit regular pulses and are essential to time-domain radio astronomy.Numerous observatories concentrate on detecting and researching faint pulsar signals,especially at radio frequencies.To enable rapid system verification,optimization,and troubleshooting,we have devised a costeffective artificial pulsar signal generator utilizing an economical software-defined radio.These artificial signals are digitally synthesized with customizable parameters such as pulse period,dispersion measure,central frequency,bandwidth,sampling rate,pulse duration,and noise level.The central frequency can be set within 70 MHz-6 GHz,the instantaneous bandwidth up to 56 MHz,and the output power controlled via the gain setting,typically ranging from−20 to+10 dBm depending on frequency and gain.By incorporating frequency-dependent dispersion delays and Gaussian noise,these simulated signals can replicate the time and spectral features of actual pulsar emissions in a laboratory setting.Additionally,we performed single-dish experiments using the simulated pulsar signal and the 40 m radio telescope at Haoping Station,China.The resulting data were processed with standard pulsar signal analysis software.This demonstrates the signal generator’s precision in fulfilling system calibration and verification needs for pulsar observations.As an affordable and compact device,the pulsar signal simulator enables researchers to design and experiment with new-generation pulsar backends anywhere and at any time without relying on a strong pulsar source.Moreover,it offers astronomers the opportunity to engage in pulsar-related educational activities using a small antenna at frequencies<6 GHz.
基金supported by the Bureau of Frontier Sciences and Basic Research,Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.QYJ-2025-0103)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.42441834,42241105,42441825,and 42203048)the Key Research Program of the Institute of Geology and Geophysics,Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.IGGCAS-202401).
摘要As one of the major volatile components in extraterrestrial materials,nitrogen(N2)isotopes serve not only as tracers for the formation and evolution of the solar system,but also play a critical role in assessing planetary habitability and the search for extraterrestrial life.The integrated measurement of N2and argon(Ar)isotopes by using noble gas mass spectrometry represents a state-of-the-art technique for such investigations.To support the growing demands of planetary science research in China,we have developed a high-efficiency,high-precision method for the integrated analysis of N2and Ar isotopes.This was achieved by enhancing gas extraction and purification systems and integrating them with a static noble gas mass spectrometer.This method enables integrated N2-Ar isotope measurements on submilligram samples,significantly improving sample utilization and reducing the impact of sample heterogeneity on volatile analysis.The system integrates CO2laser heating,a modular two-stage Zr-Al getter pump,and a CuO furnace-based purification process,effectively reducing background levels(N2blank as low as 0.35×10−6cubic centimeters at standard temperature and pressure[ccSTP]).Analytical precision is ensured through calibration with atmospheric air and CO corrections.To validate the reliability of the method,we performed N2-Ar isotope analyses on the Allende carbonaceous chondrite,one of the most extensively studied meteorites internationally.The measured N2concentrations range from 19.2 to 29.8 ppm,withδ15N values between−44.8‰and−33.0‰.Concentrations of 40Ar,36Ar,and 38Ar are(12.5-21.1)×10−6ccSTP/g,(90.9-150.3)×10−9ccSTP/g,and(19.2-30.7)×10−9ccSTP/g,respectively.These values correspond to cosmic-ray exposure ages of 4.5-5.7 Ma,consistent with previous reports.Step-heating experiments further reveal distinct release patterns of N and Ar isotopes,as well as their associations with specific mineral phases in the meteorite.In summary,the combined N2-Ar isotopic system offers significant advantages for tracing volatile sources in extraterrestrial materials and will provide essential analytical support for upcoming Chinese planetary missions,such as Tianwen-2.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Shanxi Province (Grant Nos.202303021211180, 202203021221211)the Program of State Key Laboratory of Quantum Optics and Quantum Optics Devices (KF202403)。
摘要Recent studies have demonstrated that AdS black holes possess the basic characteristics of a standard thermodynamic system. Concurrently, the thermodynamic properties of spacetimes featuring multiple horizons with distinct radiation temperatures have also attracted research interest. In this work, considering the high-order quantum electrodynamics correction, we initially establish an equivalent thermodynamic system for the coexistence region of black hole and cosmological horizons. On this basis, we conduct a detailed investigation into the thermodynamic properties of this dual-horizon coexistence region. Our results demonstrate that this equivalent thermodynamic system exhibits van der Waals-like thermodynamic behavior. Furthermore, we introduce a nonlinear parameter γ to analyze its impact on phase transitions within the equivalent thermodynamic system. Under specific conditions, the system undergoes first-or second-order phase transitions for γ = 0, and zeroth-or second-order phase transitions for γ ≠ 0. Finally, by utilizing the generalized off-shell Helmholtz free energy within the thermodynamic topological framework for black holes, we extend this methodology to investigate the topological properties of de Sitter(d S) spacetime. We compute the topological number characterizing the coexistence region of dual horizons in Euler±Heisenberg d S spacetime using equivalent thermodynamic state parameters. Additionally, we investigate the influence of the nonlinear parameter γ on the thermodynamic characteristics of the equivalent system.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2023YFC2206704)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,and the Supplemental Funds for Major Scientific Research Projects of Beijing Normal University(Zhuhai)(Grant No.ZHPT2025001).
摘要Pulsar Timing Arrays(PTAs)are rapidly advancing toward the detection of continuous gravitational waves from individual supermassive binary black holes.While it is well established that coherently utilizing the“pulsar term”requires astrometric distance uncertainties to be smaller than the gravitational wavelength,achieving this precision across an entire array is observationally prohibitive.Here,we demonstrate that achieving sub-wavelength precision for a few“anchor”pulsars is sufficient to phase-lock the array and drastically shrink the sky-localization error.Using 20 years of realistically simulated data,we systematically evaluate the localization performance of a 25-pulsar array containing three to six high-precision anchors.We show that while introducing three sub-wavelength anchors can reduce the 90%credible sky area by a factor of 30 in certain directions,expanding this high-precision subset to six anchor pulsars ensures high-precision localizations across diverse source directions.Evaluating a representative set of sky directions,including local galaxy clusters and the locations of maximum and minimum array sensitivity,this six-anchor configuration yields 90%credible localization areas ranging from~0.1 to 9.2 deg2 at a signal-to-noise ratio of 20.Furthermore,once this minimal subset crosses the sub-wavelength threshold,further reductions in distance uncertainty yield diminishing returns.This establishes a highly efficient near-term observational strategy:prioritizing intensive parallax campaigns for a small core of stable millisecond pulsars provides a cost-effective pathway to precision multi-messenger astronomy.
基金supported by the the National Key R&D Program of China (Grant Nos.2023YFA1606900 and 2022YFA1602301)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos.12235003,12435010,and 12147101)+3 种基金the Guangdong Major Project of Basic and Applied Basic Research (Grant No.2020B0301030008)the STCSM (Grant No.23590780100)the Natural Science Foundation of Shanghai (Grant No.23JC1400200)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (Grant No.2024M760483)。
摘要Measuring cross sections of nuclear reactions,such as the so-called“Holy Grail”reaction,12C(σ,γ)16O,is essential for understanding stellar nucleosynthesis but presents significant challenges due to extremely low cross sections.Key challenges include significant energy loss as ions penetrate the target material,limiting measurements to thin target layers.To overcome these obstacles,we propose a novel method,the in-target energy loss compensating(eLOC)method,specifically designed for gas targets,which utilizes a gas-filled magnetic field and accelerating electric fields to compensate for ion energy loss in the target.Simulations show that this approach significantly enhances the effective target thickness by over 140 times in the case of the“Holy Grail”reaction with an inverse-kinematics setup.This eLOC method may provide a powerful new tool for obtaining critical data in nuclear astrophysics,thereby advancing our understanding of stellar nucleosynthesis and the origins of elements in the universe,as well as benefiting other related fields such as isotope production.
基金supported by the Strategic Priority Research Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences(grant No.XDA0350502)the National SKA Program of China(No.2020SKA0120103)。
摘要The long-term stability of pulsar time(PT)is susceptible to the influence of red noise within timing residuals.Based on the first release data from the International Pulsar Timing Array,we apply a generalized least-squares(GLS)solution based on the“Cholesky”method to process the red noise,thereby obtaining improved pulsar model parameters for timing residual forecasting.Through two distinct prediction schemes,we analyze the relative frequency deviation of the Terrestrial Time(TT)realisation based on PT(TT(PT)),compared to the TT provided by the Bureau International des Poids et Mesures.Results indicate that relative frequency deviations are significantly reduced following the GLS-processed red noise,with relative reductions ranging from 23%to 60%depending on the pulsar and forecasting scheme,effectively enhancing TT(PT)accuracy.Furthermore,PSR J1713+0747 exhibited no improvement after red-noise mitigation,as its long-term high-precision data and nonpower-law features of its residuals biased the noise model.Research confirms that red noise processing is of significant value to constructing high-precision PT.
基金supported by the National SKA Program of China(2020SKA0120300)the Beijing Natural Science Foundation(QY25099 and 1242018)+6 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC,12447148 and 12573042)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2024M760081)the Max Planck Partner Group Program funded by the Max Planck Societythe High-Performance Computing Platform of Peking Universitysupported by the China Scholarship Council(CSC)supported by the NSFC(grant No.12303047)Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province(2023AFB321)。
摘要Superluminous supernovae(SLSNe)are a distinct class of stellar explosions,exhibiting peak luminosities 10-100 times brighter than those of normal SNe.Their extreme luminosities cannot be explained by the radioactive decay of 56Ni and its daughter 56Co alone.Consequently,models invoking newly formed millisecond magnetars have been widely proposed,capable of supplying additional energy through magnetic dipole radiation.For these rapidly rotating magnetars,however,gravitational-wave(GW)emission may also significantly contribute to the spin-down,particularly during their early evolutionary stages.While high-energy photons initially remain trapped within the optically thick ejecta,they will eventually escape as the ejecta becomes transparent during the expansion,thereby influencing the late-time lightcurve.In this work,we adopt an analytical framework to systematically explore the combined effects of GW emission and high-energy leakage on the lightcurve of SLSNe.Compared to scenarios that neglect these processes,we find that for magnetars with initial spin periods of millisecond,the combined influence suppresses early-time luminosities but enhances late-time emission.We further investigate the effects of the neutron-star equation of state to the lightcurve,GW emission efficiency,ejecta mass,and other relevant quantities.Our results highlight the complex interplay between GW-driven spin-down and radiative transport in shaping the observable features of SLSNe,offering new insights into diagnosing the nature of their central engines.
基金partially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC,grant Nos.12288102,12125303,12090040/3,12473034)by the National Key R&D Program of China(grant No.2021YFA1600403)+5 种基金the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(grant Nos.XDB1160303,XDB1160000)the International Centre of Supernovae,Yunnan Key Laboratory(grant No.202302AN360001)the Yunnan Revitalization Talent Support Program——Science&Technology Champion Project(grant No.202305AB350003)the Yunnan Revitalization Talent Support Program——Young Talent project,the Yunnan Fundamental Research Project(grant No.202401AT070139)the Natural Science Foundation of Henan Province(242300420944)New Cornerstone Science Foundation through the XPLORER PRIZE。
摘要Helium white dwarfs(WDs)with masses less than 0.3 M⊙are known as extremely low-mass WDs(ELM WDs),which cannot be produced by single stellar evolution in theory.Generally,these stars are believed to form through binary interactions.Recently,two ELM WDs in unusually wide orbits were reported,i.e.,KIC 8145411 and HE0430-2457.Their orbital separations are too wide to be produced by the binary evolution scenario.In this work,we study the formation of wide-orbit ELM WD binaries from hierarchical triple systems.In this scenario,an ELM WD is formed from the inner binary and subsequently forms a wide binary system with the third object.We find that the merger of an evolved star with a brown dwarf in the inner binary fails to produce single ELM WDs,but Type Ia supernovae(SNe Ia)explosions can successfully do so.Furthermore,we investigate the impact of the supernova explosion on the orbital distribution of the surviving binary and find that this channel may have a probability of reproducing the orbital parameters of HE 0430-2457,but fails to reproduce the observed features of KIC 8145411.This supports recent observational recalibrations suggesting that KIC 8145411 resides in a triple system rather than a binary.