Document Stars and Nuclei: A Tribute to Manuel Forestini
T. Montmerle and C. Kahane (eds)
EAS Publications Series, 19 (2006) 31-49
DOI: 10.1051/eas:2006024
Evolution of Binary Systems
C.A. ToutInstitute of Astronomy, The Observatories, Madingley Road, Cambridge CB3 0HA, UK
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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