Analysis of Eclipsing Binary Light Curves on Automatic Computers

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May 1973

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Astrophysics and Space Science, Volume 22, Issue 1, pp.87-122

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astrophysics

48

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A direct method of analysis of the light curves of eclipsing binary systems is proposed, which, as an alternative to numerical integration methods, adopts the associated alpha functions of Kopal as the means of description of eclipses. Alpha functions can be internally generated, corresponding to given trial parameters and orbital phase, in a computer program which then goes on to optimize the trial parameter set. The method has been applied to a number of light curves including those of YZ Cas, WW Aur, YY Gem and SZ Cam. Second order coefficient of limb darkening have been determined for the YZ Cas stars. Finally, a comparative discussion is given of various methods of light curve analysis.

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