Structure of cataclysmic variables

Journal Article · Thu Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1976 · Annu. Rev. Astron. Astrophys.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev.aa.14.090176.001003· OSTI ID:7133039

Robinson, E L

The cataclysmic variables are usually divided into the following four classes: novae; recurrent novae; dwarf novae, which are subclassified as U Geminorum stars or Z Camelopardalis stars; and novalike variables. Those observations that bear most directly on the structure of cataclysmic variables at minimum light are reviewed. Sections include: the basic model; masses; the structure of the disk; the rapid oscillations; and the source of the eruptions. 5 figs., 4 tables, 133 refs. (GHT)

• Research Organization: Univ. of Texas, Austin
• OSTI ID: 7133039
• Journal Information: Annu. Rev. Astron. Astrophys.; (United States), Journal Name: Annu. Rev. Astron. Astrophys.; (United States) Vol. 14; ISSN ARAAA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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