The evolution of low-mass close binary systems. VI - Population II W Ursae Majoris systems

Details The evolution of low-mass close binary systems. VI - Population II W Ursae Majoris systems The evolution of low-mass close binary systems. VI - Population II W Ursae Majoris systems

Jan 1979

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1979apj...227..178w&link_type=abstract

Astrophysical Journal, Part 1, vol. 227, Jan. 1, 1979, p. 178-184.

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astrophysics

22

Eclipsing Binary Stars, Globular Clusters, Gravitational Effects, Mass Ratios, Stellar Evolution, Angular Momentum, Mass Distribution, Nuclear Interactions, Stellar Mass, Stellar Models

Scientific paper

A grid of parametric models of hypothetical metal-poor W Ursae Majoris-type binaries is evolved to typical globular-cluster ages. Constraints on the initial masses and mass ratios of such binaries are discussed. It is shown that gravitational radiation profoundly affects the distribution of observable parameters of present-day systems, which consequently have very extreme mass ratios (no more than about 0.18), small eclipse depths (no greater than about 0.4), and short periods, less than or approximately equal to 0.33 day. No severe constraints can yet be put on the frequency of such objects in globular clusters.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

The evolution of low-mass close binary systems. VI - Population II W Ursae Majoris systems 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 The evolution of low-mass close binary systems. VI - Population II W Ursae Majoris systems, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and The evolution of low-mass close binary systems. VI - Population II W Ursae Majoris systems will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1141172