Theory of Cepheid pulsation - Excitation mechanisms

Details Theory of Cepheid pulsation - Excitation mechanisms Theory of Cepheid pulsation - Excitation mechanisms

Jun 1985

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1985cto..conf..126c&link_type=abstract

IN: Cepheids: Theory and observations; Proceedings of the Colloquium, Toronto, Canada, May 29-June 1, 1984 (A86-41131 19-90). Ca

Physics

18

Cepheid Variables, Excitation, Pulse Duration, Stellar Oscillations, Stellar Physics, Atmospheric Ionization, Convection, Kelvin-Helmholtz Instability, Opacity, Radial Velocity, Radiant Flux Density, Stellar Envelopes, Stellar Temperature

Scientific paper

The various excitation mechanisms (eight in all) that have been proposed to account for the vibrational instability of variable stars, are surveyed. The most widely applied one is perhaps the "envelope ionization mechanism". This can account for most of the essential characteristics of the "instability strip". A simple explanation of the period-luminosity relation of classical Cepheids is given. A few outstanding problems in pulsation theory are also listed.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Theory of Cepheid pulsation - Excitation mechanisms does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with Theory of Cepheid pulsation - Excitation mechanisms, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Theory of Cepheid pulsation - Excitation mechanisms will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1667071