Physics of Eclipsing Binaries: Heartbeat Stars and Tidally Induced Pulsations

Pavlovski, K., Hambleton, Kelly, Degroote, P., Conroy, K., Bloemen, S., Kurtz, Donald Wayne orcid iconORCID: 0000-0002-1015-3268, Thompson, S.E., Fuller, J., Giammarco, J. et al (2013) Physics of Eclipsing Binaries: Heartbeat Stars and Tidally Induced Pulsations. EAS Publications Series, 64 . pp. 285-294. ISSN 1633-4760

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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/eas/1364039

Abstract

Heartbeat stars are a relatively new class of eccentric ellipsoidal variable first discovered by Kepler. An overview of the current field is given with details of some of the interesting objects identified in our current Kepler sample of 135 heartbeats stars. Three objects that have recently been or are undergoing detailed study are described along with suggestions for further avenues of research. We conclude by discussing why heartbeat stars are an interesting new tool to study tidally induced pulsations and orbital dynamics.


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