Cataclysmic Variables in the “Period Gap”

This article reviews observational data on cataclysmic variables (CVs) whose orbital periods fall within the so-called period gap between 2 and 3 hours. The orbital period distribution of cataclysmic variables and the filling of the period gap by various types of CVs are demonstrated. Roughly half the stars in the period gap are magnetic, of which the majority are polars, while the other half (except a few stars) are SU UMa-type stars characterized by superbursts and superhumps. It is also interesting to note that those intermediate polars whose periods fall within the gap are among the stars with constant superhumps. The height above the galactic plane is estimated for the nonmagnetic stars and it is shown that, contrary to predictions, the stars in the period gap do not belong (except for one) to the spherical component of the galaxy. Light curves, some characteristic times, burst amplitudes, etc. are given for a number of Su UMa-type stars observed by the authors. The evolution of superbursts from the stars NY Ser, V725 Aql, and Var73 Dra is described. Observational data are presented on the classical nova V Per, a star whose period lies right in the middle of the period gap but whose status (magnetic or nonmagnetic) has still unclear.     

Shear angle of magnetic fields

In this paper we introduce a new parameter, the shear angle of vector magnetic fields, , to describe the non-potentiality of magnetic fields in active regions, which is defined as the angle between the observed vector magnetic field and its corresponding current-free field. In the case of highly inclined field configurations, this angle is approximately equal to the angular shear, , defined by Hagyardet al. (1984). The angular shear, , can be considered as the projection of the shear angle, , on the photosphere. For the active region studied, the shear angle, , seems to have a better and neater correspondence with flare activity than does . The shear angle, , gives a clearer explanation of the non-potentiality of magnetic fields. It is a better measure of the deviation of the observed magnetic field from a potential field, and is directly related to the magnetic free energy stored in non-potential fields.     

Об устойчивости лагранжевых решений пространственной эллиптической задачи трех тел

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Stability of the librational triangular points of the three-dimensional elliptic restricted three-body problem is studied. The problem is solved in the non-linear statement at the small values of eccentricity.For all values ofe, , besides ones which correspond to the resonances of the third and the fourth order the librational points are stable taking into account the terms up to the fourth order in the normal form of the Hamiltonian function of the perturbed motion.At sufficiently smalle and the non-stability in sense of Liapunov has been proved. The approximate equations of the boundary of the stability area in the planee, has been obtained. The cause of the non-stability is an equality of the rotational period of the principal attracting masses in the elliptic orbit and the period of oscillation of indefinitely small mass along the direction perpendicular to the plane of their motion.

     

Effects of Hall current on hydromagnetic free-convective flow through a porous medium

An analysis of the effects of Hall current on hydromagnetic free-convective flow through a porous medium bounded by a vertical plate is theoretically investigated when a strong magnetic field is imposed in a direction which is perpendicular to the free stream and makes an angle to the vertical direction. The influence of Hall currents on the flow is studied for various values of .Nomenclature c _p specific heat at constant pressure - e electrical charge - E Eckert number - E electrical field intensity - g acceleration due to gravity - G Grashof number - H ₀ applied magnetic field - H magnetic field intensity - (j _x , j _y , j _z ) components of current densityJ - J current density - K permeability of porous medium - M magnetic parameter - m Hall parameter - n _e electron number density - P Prandtl number - q velocity vector - (T, T _w , T ) temperature - t time - (u, v, w) components of the velocity vectorq - U ₀ uniform velocity - v ₀ suction velocity - (x, y, z) Cartesian coordinates Greek Symbols angle - coefficient of volume expansion - _e cyclotron frequency - frequency - dimensionless temperature - thermal conductivity - coefficient of viscosity - magnetic permeability - kinematic viscosity - mass density of fluid - _e charge density - electrical conductivity - _e electron collision time     

Классикаци дбиижэхий в обобщэхной плоцкой задачэ трех неподБижнΨη цэнтпов

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On the classification of motion in the generalized two-dimensional problem of three fixed centres

A qualitative analysis and classification of forms of motion in the problem under consideration have been carried out using a method (applicable to any case of integrability) due to Liouville. All the forms of the two-dimensional motions for any masses (negative and complex as well) at fixed centres corresponding to the real potential have been considered.

     

Non-restricted double-averaged three body problem in Hill's case

A limiting case of the problem of three bodies (m ₀,m ₁,m ₂) is considered. The distance between the bodiesm ₀ andm ₁ is assumed to be much less than that between their barycenter and the bodym ₂ so that one may use Hill's approximation for the potential of interaction between the bodiesm ₁ andm ₂. In the absence of resonant relations the potential, double-averaged by the mean longitudes ofm ₁ andm ₂, describes the secular evolution of the orbits in the first approximation of the perturbation theory.As Harrington has shown, this problem is integrable. In the present paper a qualitative investigation of the evolution of the orbits and comparison with the analogous case in the restricted problem are carried out.The set of initial data is found, for which a collision between the bodiesm ₀ andm ₁ takes place.The region of the parameters of the problem is determined, for which plane retrograde motion is unstable.In a special example the results of approximate analysis are compared with those of numerical integration of the exact equations of the three body problem.

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Can mirage phenomena be traced on the sun?

It is suggested, that effects of total reflection and refraction may appear sometimes in various objects on the Sun in connection with grazing incidence towards layers formed by magnetic fields and perhaps also by electrostatic double layers or shock waves. It seems possible that such effects may influence sometimes the contrast of bright structures as well as dark structures at selective wavelengths as well as in white light.     

The distribution of the angular momenta of galaxies

Since the average relation between the angular momentaP and the massesM of galaxies can be represented by a power lawPM , we can define a relative angular momentum =P/M (or a constant timeP/M ). For a random motion picture within protogalaxies, should follow a Maxwellian distribution and consequently the dispersion of log should be 0.210.For the reasonable range of ( to 2), the limited sample of galaxies with known dynamical parameters gives between and 1 times the Maxwellian value. For the plausible special case =2 the reciprocal of the maximum rotational velocityv _m is already a measure of and the larger sample ofv _m-values not only yields the Maxwellian but, moreover, shows the shape of the distribution.

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The scattering of light by dielectric particles

We consider homogeneous particles with a frequency-dependent index of refractionn =n +in = 1 +(), ()1, in an outer electromagnetic field. From general considerations we derive an expression for the total scattering cross-section of these particles. We calculate the efficiency factor for the sphere, the infinite circular cylinder, and for an ellipsoidal particle with the main axesa=1,b=2,c=1. In contrast with the ray approximation, the present method can be used to calculate the polarization of the scattered light from ellipsoids.     

On the A-transform of the exponential integrals

In this paper, a technique of recursive analysis is developed for the integral transform A of the exponential integral functionsE _n which is denoted as _n (). The main result of this analysis enables us to establish a two-term recurrence formula for _n (0) and a three-term recurrence formula for _n (); 0. A computational algorithm based on these formulae is also constructed and its numerical results forn=2(1)25 are presented to 15-digit accuracy.     

Динамические равновесные плазменные конфигуации и физика магнитосферы

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εлектроны космических лучей радиогало галактики

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Critical inclinations in planetary problems

The general conception of the critical inclinations and eccentricities for theN-planet problem is introduced. The connection of this conception with the existence and stability of particular solutions is established. In the restricted circular problem of three bodies the existence of the critical inclinations is proved for any values of the ratio of semiaxes . The asymptotic behaviour of the critical inclinations as 1 is investigated.

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О колебаниях хвоста магнитосферы в приБлижении квазигидро динамики

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Взаимодействие вещества и излучения В Горячей модели вселенной

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In this paper we continue the work of Weymann, investigating the causes of distortion of the spectrum of the residual radiation from the Planck curve. We discuss the distortion to the spectrum, resulting from recombination of primeval plasma.We then derive an analytic expression for the distortion to the equilibrium spectrum due to Compton scattering by hot electrons. On the basis of the observational data we conclude that a period of the existence of neutral hydrogen is inescapable in the hot model of the universe. It is concluded that any injection of energy att>10¹⁰ sec (red shiftz<10⁵) give the distortions of the equilibrium spectrum.

     

Возможный механизм радиоизлучения пульсаров

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A study of the young open cluster NGC 6611

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The ‘naked’ singularity in the scalar-tensor gravitation theory

The complete analysis of possible types of non-relativistic and ultra-relativistic motions in the field of the naked singularity of the STGT is given. The problem of the infall of a monochromatic radiation emitter on the naked singularity is studied. In spite of the absence of a freezing effect in the STGT, the naked singularity is not observable, for the brightness of the falling emitter decreases much faster than in the GTR. Atrr _g , the trajectory of particles and light are quite similar to that of the GTR, and due to this fact the naked singularity is observationally indistinguishable from a black hole.     

Микрофлуктуации электрического поля на фронте ударной волны в модельном эксперименте

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On gravitational orbits and the virial theorem

We emphasize the sharp distinctions between different one-body gravitational trajectories made by the ratio of time averagesR(t)–E _kin/E _pot.R is calculated as a function of the eccentricity (e) and of the energy (E). Whent, independently ofe andE, R1/2 for closed orbits (this clearly illustrates the fulfillment of the virial theorem in classical mechanics); whereasR1, at any time, for open orbits.