Speakers
Dr
Chris Engelbrecht
(University of Johannesburg)
Mr
Christopher Middleton
(University of Johannesburg)
Apply to be<br> consider for a student <br> award (Yes / No)?
Yes
Level for award<br> (Hons, MSc, <br> PhD)?
MSc
Abstract content <br> (Max 300 words)
We present reduction and analysis on two eclipsing Algol type binary systems from data obtained by the Kepler Satellite. KIC star A with parameters more indicative of an evolved Algol system (q = 0.36; TPrimary = 7300K, TSecondary = 4900K) shows no pulsation of the primary component of any description, whilst KIC star B, a theoretically less evolved system (q = 0.36; TPrimary = 8600K, TSecondary = 5300K) shows strong pulsation frequencies down to 8 x 10-4 magnitude. We suggest possible reasons for the lack of pulsation in KIC A and address the shortfalls of our understanding of Algol systems.
Main supervisor (name and email)<br>and his / her institution
Chris Engelbrecht; engelbrecht.chris@gmail.com
University of Johannesburg
Would you like to <br> submit a short paper <br> for the Conference <br> Proceedings (Yes / No)?
Yes
Primary author
Mr
Christopher Middleton
(University of Johannesburg)
Co-author
Dr
Chris Engelbrecht
(University of Johannesburg)
