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Eclipsing Binary Stars: Modeling and Analysis, Kallrath, Josef & Eugene F. Milon

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Book Title
Eclipsing Binary Stars: Modeling and Analysis
ISBN
9780387986227

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Springer
ISBN-10
0387986227
ISBN-13
9780387986227
eBay Product ID (ePID)
865058

Product Key Features

Number of Pages
Xxxii, 355 Pages
Publication Name
Eclipsing Binary Stars : Modeling and Analysis
Language
English
Subject
Physics / Astrophysics, Astronomy
Publication Year
1999
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Science
Author
Eugene F. Milone, Josef Kallrath
Series
Astronomy and Astrophysics Library
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
24.2 Oz
Item Length
9.5 in
Item Width
6.3 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
98-030562
Dewey Edition
21
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
523.8/444
Table Of Content
Introduction.- The Data Base and Methods of Acquisition.- A General Approach to Modeling Eclipsing Binaries.- Determination of Eclpsing Binary Parameters.- Light Curve Models and Software.- The Wilson-Devinney Program and WD95.- The Structure of Light Curve Programs and the Outlook for the Future.- Appendix A: A Brief Review of Mathematical Optimization.- Appendix B: Estimation of Fitted Parameter Errors: the Details.- Appendix C: Geometry and Coordinate Systems.- Appendix E: Subroutines of the Wilson-Devinney Program.- Appendix F: Graphics Utilities and Visualization.- Appendix G: Glossary of Symbols.- Bibliography.- Subject Index.
Synopsis
Astronomers learn much of what they know about the mass, brightness, and size of stars by observing binary systems, in which two stars orbit each other, periodically cutting off the others light. This book provides astronomers with a guide to specifying an astrophysical model for a set of observations, selecting an algorithm to determine the parameters of the model, and estimating the errors of the parameters., This book focuses on the formulation of mathematical models for the light curves of eclipsing binary stars, and on the algorithms for generating such models. Since information gained from binary systems provides much of what we know of the masses, luminosities, and radii of stars, such models are acquiring increasing importance in studies of stellar structure and evolution. As in other areas of science, the computer revolution has given many astronomers tools that previously only specialists could use; anyone with access to a set of data can now expect to be able to model it. This book will provide astronomers, both amateur and professional, with a guide for - specifying an astrophysical model for a set of observations - selecting an algorithm to determine the parameters of the model - estimating the errors of the parameters It is written for readers with knowledge of basic calculus and linear algebra; appendices cover mathematical details on such matters as optimization, coordinate systems, and specific models. While emphasizing the physical and mathematical framework, the discussion remains close to the problems if actual implementation. observational data that form the basis of any model. The treatment then turns to the direct problem (computing the light curve and other observables from the a given set of parameters) and then to the indirect problem (determining a best-fit set of parameters from the data). The book concludes with chapters on specific models and approaches and the authors' views on the structure of future light- curve programs.
LC Classification Number
QB821.K36 1998

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