Linear Isentropic Oscillations of Stars

Theoretical Foundations

von Paul Smeyers, Tim Van Hoolst

488 Seiten, Hardcover

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Basic Concepts.- The Equations Governing Linear Perturbations in a Quasi-Static Star.- Deviations from the Hydrostatic and Thermal Equilibrium in a Quasi-Static Star.- Eigenvalue Problem of the Linear, Isentropic Normal Modes in a Quasi-Static Star.- Spheroidal and Toroidal Normal Modes.- Determination of Spheroidal Normal Modes: Mathematical Aspects.- The Eulerian Perturbation of the Gravitational Potential.- The Variational Principle of Hamilton.- Radial Propagation of Waves.- Classification of the Spheroidal Normal Modes.- Classification of the Spheroidal Normal Modes (continued).- Completeness of the Linear, Isentropic Normal Modes.- N 2(r) Nowhere Negative as Condition for Non-Radial Modes with Real Eigenfrequencies.- Asymptotic Representation of Low-Degree, Higher-Order p-Modes.- Asymptotic Representation of Low-Degree and Intermediate-Degree p-Modes.- Asymptotic Representation of Low-Degree, Higher-Order g +-Modes in Stars Containing a Convective Core.- Asymptotic Representationof Low-Degree, Higher-Order g +-Modes in Stars Consisting of a Radiative Core and a Convective Envelope.- High-Degree, Low-Order Modes.- Period Changes in a Rapidly Evolving Pulsating Star.

• Reihe: Astrophysics and Space Science Library
• Themen: Mathematik und Naturwissenschaften Physik Angewandte Physik Astrophysik
• ISBN: 9783642130298
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 25.11.2010
• Größe: 241 x 160 mm
• Verlag: Springer