Document Type
Article
Abstract
A complete life cycle for W UMa systems
- Mass transfer from secondary driven by primary
- Sign of flow essential to stability criteria
- Consistent with observations of distributions of M, T, P, q, dP/dt, (P,q)merger
Ongoing
- THEORY
- Understand f distribution
- Compute grid of models to compare with populations of various ages •
OBSERVATION:Rubin observatory data
- Establish parameter distributions vs. location or kinematics
- Find the next red nova before it explodes
Publication Date
1-13-2026
Recommended Citation
Molnar, Larry A.; Chalov, M.; Deaton, R.; and Reynolds, R., "Contact Binary Stars: a roadmap to their nature and evolution" (2026). University Faculty Publications and Creative Works. 1041.
https://digitalcommons.calvin.edu/calvin_facultypubs/1041
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