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Evolution of Binary Systems

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  25 March 2006

T. Montmerle ,
C. Kahane  and
C.A. Tout
C.A. Tout*
Affiliation:
Institute of Astronomy, The Observatories, Madingley Road, Cambridge CB3 0HA, UK
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Abstract

Binary stars are abundant. We describe their orbits and the effects of tides and introduce the concept of the Roche lobe and mass transfer. We illustrate binary star evolution with Algols, cataclysmic variables and type Ia supernovae as examples.

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Research Article
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European Astronomical Society Publications Series , Volume 19: Stars and Nuclei: A Tribute to Manuel Forestini , 2006 , pp. 31 - 49
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© EAS, EDP Sciences, 2006

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