Shaking the Pot of Modelling Tools: Some Open Problems in the Field
Abstract
To inspire and provoke lively discussions, I argue that the accuracy of the basic physical properties of stars, based on analyses of well-observed detached binaries, might be worse than usually believed. I offer some ways how to deal with the situation. I end with a few comments on the studies of extra-solar planets.
- Publication:
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From Interacting Binaries to Exoplanets: Essential Modeling Tools
- Pub Date:
- April 2012
- DOI:
- Bibcode:
- 2012IAUS..282....1H
- Keywords:
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- stars: fundamental parameters (classification;
- colors;
- luminosities;
- masses;
- radii;
- temperatures;
- etc.);
- (stars:) binaries: general;
- (stars:) binaries (including multiple): close;
- (stars:) binaries: eclipsing;
- stars: planetary systems;
- stars: evolution;
- stars: atmospheres