A theoretical atlas of light curves and rotation broadening functions for contact binary stars.
Abstract
Bolometric light curves and rotation broadening functions of contact binaries are computed for a grid of values of mass ratio, filled fraction, and orbital inclination, assuming three different extreme combinations of gravity brightening and limb darkening. The results are presented in a standard graphical format which is readily usable for comparisons with observations.
- Publication:
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The Astrophysical Journal Supplement Series
- Pub Date:
- July 1979
- DOI:
- 10.1086/190601
- Bibcode:
- 1979ApJS...40..667A
- Keywords:
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- Astronomical Catalogs;
- Eclipsing Binary Stars;
- Light Curve;
- Stellar Rotation;
- Bolometers;
- Limb Darkening;
- Numerical Integration;
- Stellar Luminosity;
- Astronomy;
- Contact Binaries:Light Curves;
- Line Broadening:W UMa Stars