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view Abstract Citations (1) References Co-Reads Similar Papers Volume Content Graphics Metrics Export Citation NASA/ADS White dwarfs and short-period light variations. Hossack, W. R. ; Hogg, F. S. Abstract The purpose of this work was to examine white dwarf stars for possible short-period light changes. Probability considerations and eclipsing binary statistics indicate an expected period for white dwarf stars of the order of only a few minutes. An explanation for non-uniformity of surface illumination m~ay lie in non-uniform formation of titanium oxide in the atmospheres of the two components. Such a phenomenon would lead to a mottled blanketing of the stellar surface in the wave-length regions of the titanium oxide absorption bands, and a subsequent non-uniform distribution of surface temperature. Lick Observatory, Mt. Hansilton, Calsf. Publication: The Astronomical Journal Pub Date: 1949 DOI: 10.1086/106304 Bibcode: 1949AJ.....54R.189H full text sources ADS |
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