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Aims: We estimate the influence of different observed quantities (oscillation frequencies, interferometry, etc.) and the impact of their accuracy in constraining stellar model parameters.
Methods: To relate the errors in observed quantities to the precision of the theoretical model parameters, we analyse the behaviour of the χ[SUP]2[/SUP] fitting function around its minimum using the singular value decomposition (SVD) formalism. A new indicator called "weighting" quantifies the relative importance of observational constraints on the determination of each physical parameter individually. These tools are applied to a grid of evolutionary sequences for solar-like stellar models with varying age and mass, and to a real case: HD 49933 - a typical case for which seismic observations are available from space using CoRoT.
Results: The mass ℳ is always the best determined parameter. The new indicator "weighting" allows us to rank the importance of the different constraints: the mean large separation Δ[SUB]0[/SUB], the radius R/R[SUB]&sun;[/SUB], the mean small separation δ[SUB]02[/SUB], the luminosity L/L[SUB]&sun;[/SUB], the effective temperature T[SUB]eff[/SUB]. If the metallicity and age parameters are known, for example in an open cluster, using either individual or mean frequency separations yields the same uncertainties for masses less than 1.1 M[SUB]&sun;[/SUB]. For HD 49933 the combination of ℳ and Y[SUB]0[/SUB]: ℳ[SUP]2[/SUP]Y[SUB]0[/SUB] is well determined because of their correlation. However, they are poorly constrained individually. The frequency difference δ[SUB]01[/SUB], if known with an error of about 0.3%, can determine the size of the convective core overshooting with about 3% accuracy. Appendices A and B are available in electronic form at http://www.aanda.org [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 36 (2 ULg) Mixed modes in red-giant stars observed with CoRoTMosser, B.; Barban, C.; Montalban Iglesias, Josefa et alin Astronomy and Astrophysics (2011), 532Context. The CoRoT mission has provided thousands of red-giant light curves. The analysis of their solar-like oscillations allows us to characterize their stellar properties.
Aims: Up to now, the ... [more ▼]Context. The CoRoT mission has provided thousands of red-giant light curves. The analysis of their solar-like oscillations allows us to characterize their stellar properties.
Aims: Up to now, the global seismic parameters of the pressure modes have been unable to distinguish red-clump giants from members of the red-giant branch. As recently done with Kepler red giants, we intend to analyze and use the so-called mixed modes to determine the evolutionary status of the red giants observed with CoRoT. We also aim at deriving different seismic characteristics depending on evolution.
Methods: The complete identification of the pressure eigenmodes provided by the red-giant universal oscillation pattern allows us to aim at the mixed modes surrounding the ℓ = 1 expected eigenfrequencies. A dedicated method based on the envelope autocorrelation function is proposed to analyze their period separation.
Results: We have identified the mixed-mode signature separation thanks to their pattern that is compatible with the asymptotic law of gravity modes. We have shown that, independent of any modeling, the g-mode spacings help to distinguish the evolutionary status of a red-giant star. We then report the different seismic and fundamental properties of the stars, depending on their evolutionary status. In particular, we show that high-mass stars of the secondary clump present very specific seismic properties. We emphasize that stars belonging to the clump were affected by significant mass loss. We also note significant population and/or evolution differences in the different fields observed by CoRoT. The CoRoT space mission, launched 2006 December 27, was developed and is operated by the CNES, with participation of the Science Programs of ESA, ESAŠs RSSD, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Germany, and Spain.Apeendix A is available in electronic form at http://www.aanda.org [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 20 (0 ULg) Seismic modelling of OB starsDupret, Marc-Antoine ; Godart, Mélanie ; Belkacem, Kevin et alin Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union (2011), 272A review of the ability of asteroseismology to probe the internal physics of OB stars is presented. The main constraints that can be obtained from the frequency spectrum in p- and g-modes pulsators are ... [more ▼]A review of the ability of asteroseismology to probe the internal physics of OB stars is presented. The main constraints that can be obtained from the frequency spectrum in p- and g-modes pulsators are discussed. Next, we consider energetic aspects of the pulsations in OB stars and show how such study also allows to constrain their internal physics. The cases of p-mixed modes (β Cep stars), g-modes (SPB stars), strange modes and stochastically excited modes are considered. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 8 (1 ULg) Pulsations in massive stars: effect of the atmosphere on the strange mode pulsationsGodart, Mélanie ; Dupret, Marc-Antoine ; Noels-Grötsch, Arlette et alin Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union (2011), 272Recent space observations with CoRoT and ground-based spectroscopy have shown the presence of different types of pulsations in OB stars. These oscillations could be due to acoustic and gravity modes ... [more ▼]Recent space observations with CoRoT and ground-based spectroscopy have shown the presence of different types of pulsations in OB stars. These oscillations could be due to acoustic and gravity modes, solar-like oscillations or even other pulsations of large growth rates. We present a first attempt at interpreting the latter as strange modes. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 20 (4 ULg) Theoretical seismic properties of pre-main sequence γ Doradus pulsatorsBouabid, M*-P; Montalban Iglesias, Josefa ; Miglio, Andrea et alin Astronomy and Astrophysics (2011), 531Context. The late A and F-type γ Doradus (γ Dor) stars pulsate with high-order gravity modes (g-modes). The existence of different evolutionary phases crossing the γ Dor instability strip raises the ... [more ▼]Context. The late A and F-type γ Doradus (γ Dor) stars pulsate with high-order gravity modes (g-modes). The existence of different evolutionary phases crossing the γ Dor instability strip raises the question whether pre-main sequence (PMS) γ Dor stars exist.
Aims: We intend to study the differences between the asteroseismic behaviour of PMS and main sequence (MS) γ Dor pulsators as predicted by the current theory of stellar evolution and stability.
Methods: We explore the adiabatic and non-adiabatic properties of high-order g-modes in a grid of PMS and MS models covering the mass range 1.2 M[SUB]&sun;[/SUB] < M[SUB]∗[/SUB] < 2.5 M[SUB]&sun;[/SUB].
Results: Atomic diffusion in red giants causes the helium core mass at the onset of helium ignition to be larger. We find an increase of 0.0015 M[SUB]È¯[/SUB] for the 1 M[SUB]È¯[/SUB] model and 0.0036 M[SUB]È¯[/SUB] for the 3 M[SUB]È¯[/SUB] model. The effects on the red giant surface abundances are small after the first dredge up. The evolutionary tracks of the diffusive subdwarf B models are shifted to lower surface gravities and effective temperatures due to outward diffusion of hydrogen. This affects both the frequencies of the excited modes and the overall frequency spectrum. Especially the structure and pulsations of the post-non-degenerate sdB star are drastically altered, proving that atomic diffusion cannot be ignored in these stars. Sinking of metals could to some extent increase the gravities and temperatures due to the associated decrease in the stellar opacity. However, this effect should be limited as it is counteracted by radiative levitation. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 19 (13 ULg) 2D non-perturbative modeling of oscillations in rapidly rotating starsOuazzani, Rhita-Maria ; Dupret, Marc-Antoine ; Goupil, M. J. et alin Astronomical Notes (2010), 331We present and discuss results of a recently developped two dimensional non-perturbative method to compute accurate adiabatic oscillation modes of rapidly rotating stars . The 2D calculations fully take ... [more ▼]We present and discuss results of a recently developped two dimensional non-perturbative method to compute accurate adiabatic oscillation modes of rapidly rotating stars . The 2D calculations fully take into account the centrifugal distorsion of the star while the non-perturbative method includes the full influence of the Coriolis acceleration. These characteristics allows us to compute oscillation modes of rapid rotators - from high order p-modes in $\delta$Scuti stars, to low order p- and g-modes in $\beta$ Cephei or Be stars. [less ▲]Detailed reference viewed: 5 (0 ULg)