Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astrophysics
Scientific paper
2004-02-15
Mon.Not.Roy.Astron.Soc. 350 (2004) 1022
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astrophysics
8 pages, 7 figures, accepted for publication in MNRAS
Scientific paper
10.1111/j.1365-2966.2004.07721.x
The oscillation spectrum of Nu Eri is the richest known for any variable of the Beta Cephei type. We interpret the spectrum in terms of normal mode excitation and construct seismic models of the star. The frequency data combined with data on mean colours sets the upper limit on the extent of overshooting from the convective core. We use data on rotational splitting of two dipole (l=1) modes (g_1 and p_1) to infer properties of the internal rotation rate. Adopting a plausible hypothesis of nearly uniform rotation in the envelope and increasing rotation rate in the mu-gradient zone, we find that the mean rotation rate in this zone is about three times faster than in the envelope. In our standard model only the modes in the middle part of the oscillation spectrum are unstable. To account for excitation of a possible high-order g-mode at nu = 0.43 c/d as well as p-modes at nu > 6 c/d we have to invoke an overabundance of Fe in the driving zone.
Dziembowski Wojciech A.
Handler Gerald
Pamyatnykh Alexey A.
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