Can Interaction Alone Explain AT2024wpp's Post-Peak?

Comparing CSM interaction, central engine, and hybrid models

Diagnostic Test Results

TestCSMEngineHybrid
Rph contractsFAILPASSPASS
T sustained >20kKFAILPASSPASS
LX consistentFAILPASSPASS
Tests Passed0/33/33/3
Score22.844.734.67

Verdict

Interaction alone is INSUFFICIENT. A central engine is REQUIRED.

LR test: p = 0.006 (rejects interaction-only at >99% confidence)

Model Scores

Bolometric Luminosity Evolution

Photospheric Radius

Temperature Evolution