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Published February 25, 2014 | Version public
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Physics of Eclipsing Binaries: Heartbeat Stars and Tidally Induced Pulsations

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  • 1. ROR icon Villanova University
  • 2. ROR icon University of Central Lancashire
  • 3. ROR icon KU Leuven
  • 4. ROR icon Vanderbilt University
  • 5. ROR icon Ames Research Center
  • 6. ROR icon California Institute of Technology
  • 7. ROR icon Eastern University
  • 8. ROR icon University of Montreal

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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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© EAS, EDP Sciences, 2014.

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2019-04-26
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64