Observational constraints on massive binaries
Solar and Stellar Astrophysics
2024-10-22 v1 High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena
Abstract
Binary interactions are commonplace among massive stars, giving rise observed phenomena such as X-ray binaries, stripped stars & supernovae, and gravitational-wave sources. The multiplicity properties of massive stars thus represent a fundamental observable to calibrate, test, and benchmark models of single-star and binary evolution. In these proceedings, I provide a modern summary of the observed properties of massive binaries across various metallicities, and discuss open problems in the field.
Cite
@article{arxiv.2410.16114,
title = {Observational constraints on massive binaries},
author = {Tomer Shenar},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2410.16114},
year = {2024}
}
Comments
Proceedings for an invited talk in the XXXIInd IAU General Assembly, held in Cape Town in August 2024, in Focused Meeting (FM) 4: Bridging the final stages of massive stars to supernovae and transients