Spectroscopic properties of the dwarf nova-type cataclysmic variables observed by LAMOST

TL;DR

This paper presents a spectral atlas of 76 dwarf novae observed by LAMOST, highlighting spectral features during quiescence and outburst, and identifying objects for further accretion disc studies.

Contribution

It provides the first spectral observations for two objects and compares outburst spectra, enhancing understanding of dwarf nova accretion disc properties.

Findings

Spectra of 76 dwarf novae analyzed, including 16 with outburst spectra.

First spectral observations for V367 Peg and V537 Peg.

HeII λ4686 emission line found in seven outburst spectra, indicating potential for disc asymmetry studies.

Abstract

Spectra of 76 known dwarf novae from the LAMOST survey were presented. Most of the objects were observed in quiescence, and about 16 systems have typical outburst spectra. 36 of these systems were observed by SDSS, and most of their spectra are similar to the SDSS spectra. 2 objects, V367 Peg and V537 Peg, are the first to observe their spectra. The spectrum of V367 Peg shows a contribution from a M-type donor and its spectral type could be estimated as M3-5 by combining its orbital period. The signature of white dwarf spectrum can be seen clearly in four low-accretion-rate WZ Sge stars. Other special spectral features worthy of further observations are also noted and discussed. We present a LAMOST spectral atlas of outbursting dwarf novae. 6 objects have the first outburst spectra, and the others were also compared with the published outburst spectra. We argue that these data will be useful for further investigation of the accretion disc properties. The HeII $\lambda$4686 emission line can be found in the outburst spectra of seven dwarf novae. These objects are excellent candidates for probing the spiral asymmetries of accretion disc.