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G. H. A. Roelofs G. Nelemans P. J. Groot 《Monthly notices of the Royal Astronomical Society》2007,382(2):685-692
The AM Canum Venaticorum (AM CVn) stars are rare interacting white dwarf binaries, whose formation and evolution are still poorly known. The Sloan Digital Sky Survey provides, for the first time, a sample of six AM CVn stars (out of a total population of 18) that are sufficiently homogeneous that we can start to study the population in some detail.
We use the Sloan sample to 'calibrate' theoretical population synthesis models for the space density of AM CVn stars. We consider optimistic and pessimistic models for different theoretical formation channels, which yield predictions for the local space density that are more than two orders of magnitude apart. When calibrated with the observations, all models give a local space density ρ0 = 1–3 × 10−6 pc−3 , which is lower than expected.
We discuss the implications for the formation of AM CVn stars, and conclude that at least one of the dominant formation channels (the double-degenerate channel) has to be suppressed relative to the optimistic models. In the framework of the current models this suggests that the mass transfer between white dwarfs usually cannot be stabilized. We furthermore discuss evolutionary effects that have so far not been considered in population synthesis models, but which could be of influence for the observed population. We finish by remarking that, with our lower space density, the expected number of Galactic AM CVn stars resolvable by gravitational-wave detectors like the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna ( LISA ) should be lowered from current estimates, to about 1000 for a mission duration of 1 yr. 相似文献
We use the Sloan sample to 'calibrate' theoretical population synthesis models for the space density of AM CVn stars. We consider optimistic and pessimistic models for different theoretical formation channels, which yield predictions for the local space density that are more than two orders of magnitude apart. When calibrated with the observations, all models give a local space density ρ
We discuss the implications for the formation of AM CVn stars, and conclude that at least one of the dominant formation channels (the double-degenerate channel) has to be suppressed relative to the optimistic models. In the framework of the current models this suggests that the mass transfer between white dwarfs usually cannot be stabilized. We furthermore discuss evolutionary effects that have so far not been considered in population synthesis models, but which could be of influence for the observed population. We finish by remarking that, with our lower space density, the expected number of Galactic AM CVn stars resolvable by gravitational-wave detectors like the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna ( LISA ) should be lowered from current estimates, to about 1000 for a mission duration of 1 yr. 相似文献
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Douglas S. Hall Gregory W. Henry Dietmar Böhme Peter A. Brooks Sandy Chang Ales Dolzan George L. Fortier Robert E. Fried Russell M. Genet Bruce S. Grim James Hannon Darrel B. Hoff Kevin Krisciunas Howard J. Landis Howard P. Louth Larry P. Lovell Paul Nielsen Bobby E. Powell Harry D. Powell Don Pray Thomas R. Renner Charles W. Rogers Stephen Shervais Douglas M. Slauson Samuel Slote Harold J. Stelzer Arthur J. Stokes Jack C. Troeger Louis C. Turner Norman F. Wasson Kenneth W. Zeigler 《Journal of Astrophysics and Astronomy》1991,12(4):281-287
We present photoelectric photometry of λ And never before published, obtained between February 1982 and December 1990 at 29
different observatories. Then we combine it with all other photometry available to us (previously published, contained in
the I.A.U. Commission 27 Archives, and obtained with the Vanderbilt 16-inch automatic telescope but not yet published), to
yield a 14.8-year data base. Analysis reveals a long-term cycle in mean brightness, with a full range of 0m.15 and a period of 11.4 ± 0.4 years. Because most of our new photometry was concentrated in the 1983-84 observing season,
we analyze that one well-defined light curve with a two-spot model. Spot A keeps a 0m.04 amplitude throughout four rotation cycles whereas the amplitude of spot B diminishes from 0m.09 down almost to 0m.03. The spot rotation periods were 55d.9 ± 0d.6 and 520d.8 ± 1d.0, respectively. 相似文献
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David Kilkenny 《Astrophysics and Space Science》1995,230(1-2):53-61
A brief review is given of some of the recent SAAO observational programmes concerning various types of Hydrogen-deficient stars with some attempt to relate this work to general research in the field. The review covers R Coronæ Borealis (RCB) stars, Hydrogen-deficient Carbon (HdC) stars, and Extreme Helium (EHe) stars in the Carbon-rich group and AM CVn stars and the (apparently) unique star V652 Her in the Carbon-normal group. 相似文献
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HD 115781 and HD 116204 (BL CVn and BM CVn) are shown to be RS CVn binaries with periods near 20 days. HD 115781 is double-lined;
the primary type is about K1III, while the secondary is probably a late-type subgiant. The masses of the two components are equal within observational error.
There is substantial photometric variability with a period half the orbital period; it is attributed to ellipsoidal variation.
HD 116204 is also of type K1III. It shows exceptionally strong Ca II H and K emission, together with an emission-line spectrum typical of RS CVn stars in
theIUE ultraviolet region, but Hα is an absorption line. The secondary star in the HD 116204 system has not been detected. The primary
shows photometric variations, presumably due to starspots, with a period 5 per cent longer than the orbital period. 相似文献
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DifferentialBV photometry of UX Ari obtained on 58 nights during 1984-85, 1985-86, 1986-87, and 1987-88 observing season is presented. We
find that (B-V) is phase dependent with the system being reddest at the light maximum and we interpret this as due to the variable fractional
contribution by the G5 V component to the total light at shorter wavelengths. An analysis of the available data indicates
that at larger amplitudes of the photometric wave the brightness at maximum increases and that at minimum decreases and both
converge to δV ≃ −1.0 mag at very low amplitudes. It implies that the low wave amplitudes are essentially due to more homogeneity
in the surface distribution of spots rather than due to low levels of spot activity. The variation in wave amplitude is found
to be near-sinusoidal with a period around 13–14 years 相似文献
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The eclipsing binary UV Piscium was observed with the standardUBV filters during 1976-77, 1977-78 and 1978-79 observing seasons with the 1.22-m reflecting telescope of the Japal-Rangapur
Observatory. A wave-like distortion on the light curve noticed by Carr (1969), Oliver (1974), Sadik (1979) and Zeiliket al. (1982a) is confirmed by the present observations. Combining our observations with those of Carr, Oliver and Sadik, it is
found that the distortion wave is moving towards decreasing orbital phase with a period of about 1200 days. The source of
the observed distortion wave is found to be the hotter component. 相似文献
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Photometric BV light curves of BO CVn obtained in 1992 and new times of minima are presented. The primary minimum shows a transit, whereas the secondary minimum, shows an occultation. The system may be classified as an A‐type W UMa system. A complete study of minima allows one to detect a possibly increasing period by about 0.037 s/yr. This indicates that the conservative mass transfer rate from the less massive component to the more massive one is 1.57 10—10M⊙ /yr. Because of the variable period, the new ephemeris is determined for future observations. Using the Wilson‐Devinney code a simultaneous solution of the B and V light curves is also performed. The analysis shows that the system is in a contact configuration with q = 0.205 ± 0.001 and fillout factor (f) = 0.18, T1 = 7240 K (fixed), T2 = 7150± 10 K. The high orbital inclination i = 87°.54 ± 0.26 was con firmed by photometric observations of the secondary minimum. 相似文献
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G. Nelemans D. Steeghs P.J. Groot 《Monthly notices of the Royal Astronomical Society》2001,326(2):621-627
We analysed archival spectroscopic data of AM CVn taken with the William Herschel Telescope in 1996. In the literature two orbital periods for AM CVn are proposed. A clear S-wave in the He i 4471, 4387 and 4143 Å lines is revealed when the spectra are folded on the 1029-s period. No signature of this S-wave is seen when folded on 1051 s. Doppler tomography of the line profiles shows a clear signature of the hotspot. Using this we can constrain the value of K 2 to lie between 210 and 280 km s−1 . Our work confirms the binary nature of AM CVn beyond any doubt, establishes 1028.73 s as the true orbital period and supports the interpretation of AM CVn as a permanent superhump system. 相似文献
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C. &#;banolu G. Ta&#; E. Sipahi S. Evren 《Monthly notices of the Royal Astronomical Society》2007,376(2):573-579
We present new photometric two-colour observations of the double-lined close binary star VZ CVn. Combining two data sets obtained in 1971–72 and in 2006, the physical parameters of both components were derived. After removing the light variations due to the eclipses and proximity effects, a periodic variation in the more massive component with a dominant period of 1.068 76 d could be detected in the first photometric data set. In accordance with its position on the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram and both its pulsation period and pulsation constant of 0.62 d, the primary component of VZ CVn should be an excellent γ Doradus candidate. The less massive secondary component seems to have smaller radius with respect to its mass. Both components appear to have lower luminosities with respect to their masses; hence, their radiative properties seem to be different. The evolutionary status of the components is also discussed. 相似文献