Asteroseismology Flashcards
1
Q
p-modes
A
acoustic waves, restoring force is pressure
2
Q
g-modes
A
acoustic waves with restoring force gravity
3
Q
Which mode is useful?
A
P-mode
4
Q
Scaling relations
A
M_star/M_sun = (nu_max/nu_max,sun)^3*(delta nu/delta nu sun)^-4 (T_eff/T_eff,sun)^(3/2) R_star/R_sun = (nu_max/nu_max,sun)*(delta nu/delta nu sun)^-2 (T_eff/T_eff,sun)^(1/2)
