The energy transfer in W UMa binary stars
Abstract
The properties of W UMa binary stars are studied based on the well-determined physical parameters of 132 W UMa systems. It is found that the energy transfer rate has a maximum value at q ~ 0.58. The relation between the energy transfer rate and the temperature deviation is also investigated, and the temperature of the secondary component is related to the energy transfer rate.
- Publication:
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The Art of Modeling Stars in the 21st Century
- Pub Date:
- October 2008
- DOI:
- Bibcode:
- 2008IAUS..252..433J
- Keywords:
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- stars: evolution—(stars:) binaries: close—(stars:) binaries: general