Nonadiabatic observables in main sequence delta Scuti stars

in IAU Colloq. 193: Variable Stars in the Local Group (2004, May 01)

Using a theoretical nonadiabatic pulsation model, phase differences and amplitude ratios between the relative effective temperature variation and the relative radial displacement have been calculated ... [more ▼]

Using a theoretical nonadiabatic pulsation model, phase differences and amplitude ratios between the relative effective temperature variation and the relative radial displacement have been calculated. These quantities, when compared with photometric observations in different colors, provide an efficient instrument for mode identification, the first step to understand the internal structure of the stars. The theoretical results presented in this paper show a dependence for delta Scuti stars on the mixing length parameter alpha used to treat the convection using the standard Mixing Length Theory. The nonadiabatic pulsational code developed here includes the pulsation atmosphere interaction as described by Dupret et al. (2002). The equilibrium models are provided by the CESAM evolutionary code, where a complete reconstruction of non-grey atmospheres (Kurucz models) is included. [less ▲]

Long-term multicolour photometry and high-resolution spectroscopy of the two gamma Doradus stars HD 12901 and HD 48501

in Astronomy and Astrophysics (2004), 415

We gathered long-term multicolour Geneva UB[SUB]1[/SUB]BB[SUB]2[/SUB]V[SUB]1[/SUB]VG photometric and high-resolution (R=40 000) spectroscopic data of the two gamma Doradus stars HD 12901 and HD 48501. The ... [more ▼]

We gathered long-term multicolour Geneva UB[SUB]1[/SUB]BB[SUB]2[/SUB]V[SUB]1[/SUB]VG photometric and high-resolution (R=40 000) spectroscopic data of the two gamma Doradus stars HD 12901 and HD 48501. The photometry reveals three frequencies for each of the two stars: f[SUB]1[/SUB]=1.21563 c d[SUP]-1[/SUP], f[SUB]2[/SUB]=1.39594 c d[SUP]-1[/SUP] and f[SUB]3[/SUB]=2.18636 c d[SUP]-1[/SUP] for HD 12901 and f[SUB]1[/SUB]=1.09408 c d[SUP]-1[/SUP], f[SUB]2[/SUB]=1.29054 c d[SUP]-1[/SUP] and f[SUB]3[/SUB]=1.19924 c d[SUP]-1[/SUP] for HD 48501. The photometric amplitude is each time largest in the Geneva B[SUB]1[/SUB] filter and the variations in all the different filters are perfectly in phase within the measurement errors. Mode identification points out that the six modes are all l=1 modes and that the non-adiabatic temperature variations are extremely small, in contradiction to current theoretical predictions. Our spectra show that all the observed frequencies are intrinsic to the stars and cannot be due to binarity. We detect clear line-profile variations at low amplitude (<1 km s[SUP]-1[/SUP]) due to the oscillations of both targets. The estimated v sin i from the spectra are Ë 53 km s[SUP]-1[/SUP] for HD 12901 and Ë 29 km s[SUP]-1[/SUP] for HD 48501. It is at present unclear if the triplet-like structure for HD 48501 is the consequence of rotational splitting or of the large separation expected for high-order gravity modes in the asymptotic regime. Based on observations gathered with the Swiss 0.7 m telescope equipped with the photometer P 7 and with the Swiss 1.2 m Euler telescope equipped with the spectrograph CORALIE, both situated at La Silla, Chile. Reduced data available upon request from the first author. [less ▲]

Asteroseismology of the beta Cep star HD 129929. I. Observations, oscillation frequencies and stellar parameters

in Astronomy and Astrophysics (2004), 415

We have gathered and analysed a timeseries of 1493 high-quality multicolour Geneva photometric data of the B3V beta Cep star HD 129929. The dataset has a time base of 21.2 years. The occurrence of a ... [more ▼]

We have gathered and analysed a timeseries of 1493 high-quality multicolour Geneva photometric data of the B3V beta Cep star HD 129929. The dataset has a time base of 21.2 years. The occurrence of a beating phenomenon is evident from the data. We find evidence for the presence of at least six frequencies, among which we see components of two frequency multiplets with an average spacing of Ë 0.0121 c d[SUP]-1[/SUP] which points towards very slow rotation. This result is in agreement with new spectroscopic data of the star and also with previously taken UV spectra. We provide the amplitudes of the six frequencies in all seven photometric filters. The metal content of the star is Z=0.018± 0.004. All these observational results will be used to perform detailed seismic modelling of this massive star in a subsequent paper. Based on data gathered with the Swiss 0.7m telescope equipped with the photometer P7 of the Geneva Observatory and with the FEROS spectrograph attached to the ESO 2.2 m telescope, both situated at La Silla in Chile; the reduced photometric multicolour data are provided in Table 1, which is only available in electronic form at the CDS via anonymous ftp to cdsarc.u-strasbg.fr (130.79.128.5) or via http://cdsweb.u-strasbg.fr/cgi-bin/qcat?J/A+A/415/241 [less ▲]

Non-adiabatic pulsations in delta Scuti stars

in Stellar Structure and Habitable Planet Finding (2004, January 01)

For delta Scuti stars, phase differences and amplitude ratios between the relative effective temperature variation and the relative radial displacement can be derived from multicolor photometric ... [more ▼]

For delta Scuti stars, phase differences and amplitude ratios between the relative effective temperature variation and the relative radial displacement can be derived from multicolor photometric observations. The same quantities can be also calculated from theoretical non-adiabatic pulsation models. We present here these theoretical results, which indicate that non-adiabatic quantities depend on the mixing length parameter alpha used to treat the convection in the standard Mixing Length Theory (MLT). This dependence can be used to test and to constrain, through multicolor observations, the way MLT describes convection in the outermost layers of the star. We will use the equilibrium models provided by the CESAM evolutionary code. The pulsational observables are calculated by using a non-adiabatic pulsation code developed by R. Garridon and A. Moya. In the evolutionary and pulsation codes, a complete reconstruction of the non-grey atmosphere (Kurucz models) is included. The interaction between pulsation and atmosphere, as described by Dupret et al. (2002), is also included in the code. [less ▲]

Geneva photometry of HD 129929 (Aerts+, 2004)

in SIMBAD (2003), 341

We have gathered and analysed a timeseries of 1493 high-quality multicolour Geneva photometric data of the B3V {beta} Cep star Hd 129929. The dataset has a time base of 21.2 years. The occurrence of a ... [more ▼]

We have gathered and analysed a timeseries of 1493 high-quality multicolour Geneva photometric data of the B3V {beta} Cep star Hd 129929. The dataset has a time base of 21.2 years. The occurrence of a beating phenomenon is evident from the data. We find evidence for the presence of at least six frequencies, among which we see components of two frequency multiplets with an average spacing of ~0.0121c/d which points towards very slow rotation. This result is in agreement with new spectroscopic data of the star and also with previously taken UV spectra. We provide the amplitudes of the six frequencies in all seven photometric filters. The metal content of the star is Z=0.018+/-0.004. All these observational results will be used to perform detailed seismic modelling of this massive star in a subsequent paper. (1 data file). [less ▲]

A Hare and Hound in a BAG: Asteroseismology of Beta Cephei stars

in Communications in Asteroseismology (2003), 143

Several members of the COROT Seismology Working Group (SWG) have performed several ``hare-and-hound'' exercises to prepare the data exploitation of the mission in the past few years. These exercises ... [more ▼]

Several members of the COROT Seismology Working Group (SWG) have performed several ``hare-and-hound'' exercises to prepare the data exploitation of the mission in the past few years. These exercises consist in reproducing a theoretical model on the basis of a light curve obtained from a frequency spectrum computed from an ``unknown'' theoretical model of a solar-like or a Delta Scuti star. Members of the BAG (Belgian Asteroseismology Group) have now shown that such an exercise in the mass range of Beta Cephei stars is extremely convincing, making these stars excellent targets for asteroseismology space missions. [less ▲]

A new seismic analysis of Alpha Centauri

in Astronomy and Astrophysics (2003), 402(1), 293-297

Models of alpha Cen A & B have been computed using the masses determined by Pourbaix et al. (\cite{Po2002}) and the data derived from the spectroscopic analysis of Neuforge & Magain (\cite{Ne1997}). The ... [more ▼]

Models of alpha Cen A & B have been computed using the masses determined by Pourbaix et al. (\cite{Po2002}) and the data derived from the spectroscopic analysis of Neuforge & Magain (\cite{Ne1997}). The seismological data obtained by Bouchy & Carrier (\cite{Bo2001}, \cite{Bo2002}) do help improve our knowledge of the evolutionary status of the system. All the constraints are satisfied with a model which gives an age of about 6 Gyr for the binary. [less ▲]

A photometric mode identification method, including an improved non-adiabatic treatment of the atmosphere

in Astronomy and Astrophysics (2003), 398

We present an improved version of the method of photometric mode identification of Heynderickx et al. (\cite{hey}). Our new version is based on the inclusion of precise non-adiabatic eigenfunctions ... [more ▼]

We present an improved version of the method of photometric mode identification of Heynderickx et al. (\cite{hey}). Our new version is based on the inclusion of precise non-adiabatic eigenfunctions determined in the outer stellar atmosphere according to the formalism recently proposed by Dupret et al. (\cite{dup}). Our improved photometric mode identification technique is therefore no longer dependent on ad hoc parameters for the non-adiabatic effects. It contains the complete physical conditions of the outer atmosphere of the star, provided that rotation does not play a key role. We apply our method to the two slowly pulsating B stars HD 74560 and HD 138764 and to the beta Cephei star EN (16) Lac. Besides identifying the degree l of the pulsating stars, our method is also a tool for improving the knowledge of stellar interiors and atmospheres, by imposing constraints on parameters such as the metallicity and the mixing-length parameter alpha (a procedure we label non-adiabatic asteroseismology). The non-adiabatic eigenfunctions needed for the mode identification are available upon request from the authors. [less ▲]

Mode Identification and Seismic Modelling of the Cep Star EN(16)Lac

in Asteroseismology Across the HR Diagram (2003)

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Photometric Mode Identification in the Two Doradus Stars HD 12901 and HD 48501

in Asteroseismology Across the HR Diagram (2003)

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