scholarly journals Effect of tides on the orbital evolution of the redback system PSR 1723-2837

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
M L Novarino ◽  
M Echeveste ◽  
O G Benvenuto ◽  
M A De Vito ◽  
G A Ferrero
Keyword(s):  
Mass Transfer ◽  
Stellar Evolution ◽  
Binary Systems ◽  
Orbital Evolution ◽  
Friction Model ◽  
Photometric Data ◽  
Close Binary ◽  
Tidal Forces ◽  
The Standard Model ◽  
Period Derivative

Abstract The standard model of stellar evolution in Close Binary Systems assumes that during mass transfer episodes the system is in a synchronised and circularised state. Remarkably, the redback system PSR J1723-2837 has an orbital period derivative $\dot{P}_{orb}$ too large to be explained by this model. Motivated by this fact, we investigate the action of tidal forces in between two consecutive mass transfer episodes for a system under irradiation feedback, which is a plausible progenitor for PSR J1723-2837. We base our analysis on Hut’s treatment of equilibrium tidal evolution, generalised by considering the donor as a two layers object that may not rotate as a rigid body. We also analyse three different relations for the viscosity with the tidal forcing frequency. We found that the large value measured for $\dot{P}_{orb}$ can be reached by systems where the donor star rotates slower (by few per cent) than the orbit just after mass transfer episodes. Van Staden & Antoniadis have observed this object and reported a lack of synchronism, opposite to that required by the Hut’s theory to account for the observed $\dot{P}_{orb}$. Motivated by this discrepancy, we analyse photometric data obtained by the spacecraft Kepler second mission K2, with the purpose of identifying the periods present in PSR J1723-2837. We notice several periods close to those of the orbit and the rotation. The obtained periods pattern reveals the presence of a more complex phenomenology, which would not be well described in the frame of the weak friction model of equilibrium tides.

scholarly journals The Formation of Compact Objects in Binary Systems

1981 ◽  
Vol 93 ◽  
pp. 155-175 ◽  
Author(s):  
E.P.J. van den Heuvel
Keyword(s):  
Mass Transfer ◽  
Binary Systems ◽  
Compact Star ◽  
Compact Objects ◽  
Binary Interaction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Tidal Forces ◽  
Short Period ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
X Ray Binaries

The various ways in which compact objects (neutron stars and black holes) can be formed in interacting binary systems are qualitatively outlined on the basis of the three major modes of binary interaction identified by Webbink (1980). Massive interacting binary systems (M1 ≳ 10–12 M⊙) are, after the first phase of mass transfer expected to leave as remnants:(i) compact stars in massive binary systems (mass ≳ 10 M⊙) with a wide range of orbital periods, as remnants of quasi-conservative mass transfer; these systems later evolve into massive X-ray binaries.(ii) short-period compact star binaries (P ~ 1–2 days) in which the companion may be more massive or less massive than the compact object; these systems have high runaway velocities (≳ 100 km/sec) and start out with highly eccentric orbits, which are rapidly circularized by tidal forces; they may later evolve into low-mass X-ray binaries;(iii) single runaway compact objects with space velocities of ~ 102 to 4.102 km/sec; these are expected to be the most numerous compact remnants.Compact star binaries may also form from Cataclysmic binaries or wide binaries in which an O-Ne-Mg white dwarf is driven over the Chandrasekhar limit by accretion.

scholarly journals IUE Ultraviolet Spectra of the Interacting Binary U Cephei

1980 ◽  
Vol 88 ◽  
pp. 237-241
Author(s):  
Yoji Kondo ◽  
George E. McCluskey ◽  
Robert E. Stencel
Keyword(s):  
High Resolution ◽  
Ultraviolet Light ◽  
Stellar Evolution ◽  
Binary Systems ◽  
Light Curves ◽  
Close Binary ◽  
Eclipsing Binary ◽  
Ultraviolet Spectra ◽  
International Ultraviolet Explorer ◽  
Far Ultraviolet

The eclipsing binary U Cephei has proven to be of great interest in the study of stellar evolution in close binary systems. Batten (1974), Hall and Walter (1974), Rhombs and Fix (1976), Markworth (1977), and Olson (1978), among others, have recently reported on their intensive ground based studies of U Cephei. Kondo, McCluskey and Wu (1978) have investigated the ultraviolet light curves of U Cephei obtained with Astronomical Netherlands Satellite (ANS). Kondo, McCluskey and Stencel (1979) have discussed the International Ultraviolet Explorer (IUE) spectra of U Cephei. This paper discusses results incorporating additional IUE high resolution spectra of U Cephei obtained in both far-ultraviolet and mid-ultraviolet spectral regions.

scholarly journals Identifying the formation mechanism of redback pulsars

2020 ◽  
Vol 493 (2) ◽  
pp. 2171-2177 ◽  
Author(s):  
M A De Vito ◽  
O G Benvenuto ◽  
J E Horvath
Keyword(s):  
Mass Transfer ◽  
Neutron Star ◽  
Formation Mechanism ◽  
Binary Systems ◽  
Close Binary ◽  
Formation Mechanisms ◽  
Orbital Periods ◽  
The Moment ◽  
Strong Evaporation ◽  
Theoretical Results

ABSTRACT We analyse the evolution of close binary systems containing a neutron star that lead to the formation of redback pulsars. Recently, there has been some debate on the origin of such systems and the formation mechanism of redbacks may still be considered as an open problem. We show that the operation of a strong evaporation mechanism, starting from the moment when the donor star becomes fully convective (or alternatively since the formation of the neutron star by accretion-induced collapse), produces systems with donor masses and orbital periods in the range corresponding to redbacks with donors appreciably smaller than their Roche lobes, i.e. they have low filling factors (lower than 0.75). Models of redback pulsars can be constructed assuming the occurrence of irradiation feedback. They have been shown to undergo cyclic mass transfer during the epoch at which they attain donor masses and orbital periods corresponding to redbacks, and stay in quasi-Roche lobe overflow conditions with high filling factors. We show that, if irradiation feedback occurs and radio ejection inhibits further accretion on to the neutron star after the first mass transfer cycle, the redback systems feature high filling factors. We suggest that the filling factor should be considered as a useful tool for discriminating among those redback formation mechanisms. We compare theoretical results with available observations and conclude that observations tend to favour models with high filling factors.

Close binary systems before and after mass transfer

1982 ◽  
Vol 87 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 377-401 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Vansina ◽  
J. P. De Grève
Keyword(s):  
Mass Transfer ◽  
Binary Systems ◽  
Close Binary ◽  
Close Binary Systems ◽  
Before And After

On the accretion of interstellar matter by stars

1940 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 325-330 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Hoyle ◽  
R. A. Lyttleton
Keyword(s):  
Stellar Evolution ◽  
Binary Systems ◽  
Galactic Plane ◽  
Small Mass ◽  
Average Density ◽  
Close Binary ◽  
Interstellar Matter ◽  
Satisfactory Description ◽  
Geological Evidence ◽  
The Galaxy

The rate of accretion of interstellar matter by stars as proposed in a previous paper is further discussed. It is shown that this amount, while sufficient for the evolution of the majority of stars, is insufficient by a factor of the order of 10 or more to give a satisfactory description of the general evolution of massive stars and close binary systems of small mass. Consideration of the possibility of increasing the rate of accretion for such exceptional stars leads to the conclusion that this can be carried out satisfactorily only by a corresponding increase in the density of the cloud. Although we were led to this view by considering all the factors involved in accretion and showing that only a change in the density could possibly produce the required increase, it is at once clear from the accretion formula, without detailed discussion of the other quantities involved, that the density is the only factor through which effects could be introduced that do not apply to all stars quite generally. By investigating the various factors in the galaxy affecting the density, it is shown that within 100 parsecs of the galactic plane, and also in local regions, the density may rise above 10−21 g. per c.c., which gives an increase of order 100 times the normal rate for stars lying in these regions. These suggestions receive independent corroboration from investigations by Jeans relating to extra-galactic nebulae which led to average densities also of order 10−21 g. per c.c., while a further argument from geological evidence shows that the average density of material along the sun's track must be higher than 10−21 g. per c.c. It remains to be seen whether future observations will succeed in confirming these suggestions indicated by the requirements of this theory of stellar evolution.

scholarly journals Asteroseismology of Close Binary Stars: Tides and Mass Transfer

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhao Guo
Keyword(s):  
Mass Transfer ◽  
Binary Stars ◽  
Binary Systems ◽  
Binary Star ◽  
Close Binary ◽  
Close Binaries ◽  
Linear Mode ◽  
Stellar Oscillations ◽  
Theoretical Approaches ◽  
Stellar Interiors

The study of stellar oscillations allows us to infer the properties of stellar interiors. Meanwhile, fundamental parameters such as mass and radius can be obtained by studying stars in binary systems. The synergy between binarity and asteroseismology can constrain the parameter space of stellar properties and facilitate the asteroseismic inference. On the other hand, binarity also introduces additional complexities such tides and mass transfer. From an observational perspective, we briefly review the recent advances in the study of tidal effects on stellar oscillations, focusing on upper main sequence stars (F-, A-, or OB- type). The effect can be roughly divided into two categories. The first one concerns the tidally excited oscillations (TEOs) in eccentric binaries where TEOs are mostly due to resonances between dynamical tides and gravity modes of the star. TEOs appear as orbital-harmonic oscillations on top of the eccentric ellipsoidal light curve variations (the “heartbeat” feature). The second category is regarding the self-excited oscillations perturbed by static tides in circularized and synchronized close binaries. It includes the tidal deformation of the propagation cavity and its effect on eigenfrequencies, eigenfunctions, and the pulsation alignment. We list binary systems that show these two types of tidal effect and summarize the orbital and pulsation observables. We also discuss the theoretical approaches used to model these tidal oscillations and relevant complications such as non-linear mode coupling and resonance locking. Further information can be extracted from the observations of these oscillations which will improve our understanding of tides. We also discuss the effect of mass transfer, the extreme result of tides, on stellar oscillations. We bring to the readers' attention: (1) oscillating stars undergoing mass accretion (A-, F-, and OB type pulsators and white dwarfs), for which the pulsation properties may be changed significantly by accretion; (2) post-mass transfer pulsators, which have undergone a stable or unstable Roche-Lobe overflow. These pulsators have great potential in probing detailed physical processes in stellar interiors and mass transfer, as well as in studying the binary star populations.

scholarly journals The i-process yields of rapidly accreting white dwarfs from multicycle He-shell flash stellar evolution models with mixing parametrizations from 3D hydrodynamics simulations

2019 ◽  
Vol 488 (3) ◽  
pp. 4258-4270 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pavel A Denissenkov ◽  
Falk Herwig ◽  
Paul Woodward ◽  
Robert Andrassy ◽  
Marco Pignatari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stellar Evolution ◽  
White Dwarfs ◽  
Binary Systems ◽  
Scaling Laws ◽  
Ingestion Rate ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Close Binary ◽  
Convective Boundary ◽  
Retention Efficiency ◽  
Hydrodynamic Simulations

ABSTRACT We have modelled the multicycle evolution of rapidly accreting CO white dwarfs (RAWDs) with stable H burning intermittent with strong He-shell flashes on their surfaces for 0.7 ≤ MRAWD/M⊙ ≤ 0.75 and [Fe/H] ranging from 0 to −2.6. We have also computed the i-process nucleosynthesis yields for these models. The i process occurs when convection driven by the He-shell flash ingests protons from the accreted H-rich surface layer, which results in maximum neutron densities Nn, max ≈ 1013–1015 cm−3. The H-ingestion rate and the convective boundary mixing (CBM) parameter ftop adopted in the one-dimensional nucleosynthesis and stellar evolution models are constrained through three-dimensional (3D) hydrodynamic simulations. The mass ingestion rate and, for the first time, the scaling laws for the CBM parameter ftop have been determined from 3D hydrodynamic simulations. We confirm our previous result that the high-metallicity RAWDs have a low mass retention efficiency ($\eta \lesssim 10{{\ \rm per\ cent}}$). A new result is that RAWDs with [Fe/H] $\lesssim -2$ have $\eta \gtrsim 20{{\ \rm per\ cent}}$; therefore, their masses may reach the Chandrasekhar limit and they may eventually explode as SNeIa. This result and the good fits of the i-process yields from the metal-poor RAWDs to the observed chemical composition of the CEMP-r/s stars suggest that some of the present-day CEMP-r/s stars could be former distant members of triple systems, orbiting close binary systems with RAWDs that may have later exploded as SNeIa.

scholarly journals Pulsars and Close Binary Systems

1971 ◽  
Vol 46 ◽  
pp. 273-278
Author(s):  
Virginia Trimble ◽  
Martin Rees
Keyword(s):  
Mass Transfer ◽  
Neutron Stars ◽  
Binary Systems ◽  
Alternative Explanation ◽  
Galactic Plane ◽  
Orbital Motion ◽  
Close Binary ◽  
Close Binaries ◽  
Close Binary Systems ◽  
Supernova Explosions

It is first considered what must happen if pulsars (i.e. neutron stars) are formed in close binary systems (CBS), and whether the resulting orbital motion and mass transfer should be observable. As this set of alternatives seems unlikely, there follow suggestions of how one might prevent the formation of neutron stars in close binaries. Finally, it is shown that ‘runaway’ pulsars with velocities larger than about 15 km/sec cannot be produced by isotropic supernova explosions within close binaries, and an alternative explanation is suggested for the observed correlation of periods of pulsars with their distances from the galactic plane.

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