Simulations with a new tidal model in COMPAS predict that merging binary black holes from isolated evolution are strongly biased to low effective spins, with one third below 0.05 and only 3% above 0.5, but the high-spin fraction rises to 15% at higher redshifts.
On the Binding Energy Parameter $\lambda$ of Common Envelope Evolution
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The binding energy parameter $\lambda$ plays an important role in common envelope (CE) evolution. Previous works have already pointed out that $\lambda$ varies throughout the stellar evolution, though it has been adopted as a constant in most of the population synthesis calculations. We have systematically calculated the binding energy parameter $\lambda$ for both Population I and Population II stars of masses $1-20 M_{\sun}$, taking into account the contribution from the internal energy of stellar matter. We present fitting formulae for $\lambda$ that can be incorporated into future population synthesis investigations. We also briefly discuss the possible applications of the results in binary evolutions.
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Modern tidal interaction models for rapid binary population synthesis: II. Binary black hole formation, mergers, and spins
Simulations with a new tidal model in COMPAS predict that merging binary black holes from isolated evolution are strongly biased to low effective spins, with one third below 0.05 and only 3% above 0.5, but the high-spin fraction rises to 15% at higher redshifts.
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Influence of mass transfer stability on the formation of post-common-envelope binaries
Enhanced mass transfer stability explains the observed deficit of post-common-envelope binaries with solar-type companions, with inefficient common envelope evolution (alpha_CE=0.25) providing the best match when combined with magnetic braking and selection effects.