On the flow topology in contact binaries

Details On the flow topology in contact binaries On the flow topology in contact binaries

Jan 1999

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Astronomy and Astrophysics, v.341, p.567-573 (1999)

Astronomy and Astrophysics

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Stars: Binaries: Close, Hydrodynamics

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Using a simple model we investigate how the flow field in a contact binary can alter its topology under the influence of Coriolis forces. In the case studied, closed streamlines form over a relatively large area. This result causes us to review critically the argument that all surface streamlines can meet in a stagnation point, leading to a constant Jacobi energy over the whole surface. A general statement by Landau & Lifshitz concerning Bernoulli's constant is fully confirmed by the present investigation.

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