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Radiative levitation: a likely explanation for pulsations in the unique hot O subdwarf star SDSS J160043.6+074802.9

Authors :
Fontaine, G.
Brassard, P.
Green, E. M.
Chayer, P.
Charpinet, S.
Andersen, M.
Portouw, J.
Fontaine, G.
Brassard, P.
Green, E. M.
Chayer, P.
Charpinet, S.
Andersen, M.
Portouw, J.
Source :
Astronomy and Astrophysics; August 2008, Vol. 486 Issue: 3 pL39-L42, 4p
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

Context. SDSS J160043.6+074802.9 (J1600+0748 for short) is the only hot sdO star for which unambiguous multiperiodic luminosity variations have been reported so far. These rapid variations, with periods in the range from ~60 s to ~120 s, are best qualitatively explained in terms of pulsational instabilities, but the exact nature of the driving mechanism has remained a puzzle.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00046361 and 14320746
Volume :
486
Issue :
3
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs53171294
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:200810173