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Beta Cephei Variables

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  30 March 2016

Y. Osaki
Y. Osaki*
Affiliation:
Department of Astronomy, Faculty of Science, University of Tokyo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113, Japan

Abstract

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Problems of Beta Cephei variables and of related pulsating B stars are discussed. In particular, various excitation mechanisms of both radial and nonradial oscillations so far suggested are critically examined. The present state of theory for these variables is found unsatisfactory.

Type
Joint Discussions
Information
Highlights of Astronomy , Volume 7: Highlights of Astronomy. As presented at the XIXth General Assembly of the IAU, 1985 , 1986 , pp. 247 - 254
Copyright
Copyright © Reidel 1986

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