On the origin of period changes in RR Lyrae stars

Details On the origin of period changes in RR Lyrae stars On the origin of period changes in RR Lyrae stars

May 1980

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1980cpsp.book..271r&link_type=abstract

In its Current Probl. in Stellar Pulsation Instabilities p 271-291 (SEE N80-25229 15-90)

Computer Science

Lyra Constellation, Periodic Variations, Stellar Evolution, Composition (Property), Star Clusters, Stellar Models, Stellar Structure, Variable Stars

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The observed period changes are explained with respect to the behavior of the semiconductive zone (SCZ) within the core of an RR Lyrae star. General consideration are given which suggest that the composition changes occuring within the SCZ during the horizontal-branch evolution result from many small mixing events, each of which slightly perturbs the pulsation period. Results indicate that small mixing events within the core of an RR Lyrae star can produce changes in the pulsation period comparable with those typically observed. It is further indicated that these mixing events together with the nuclear burning between them can produce period changes of both signs.

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