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The pulsating hot subdwarf Balloon 090100001: results of the 2005 multisite campaign

We present the results of a multisite photometric campaign on the pulsating sdB star Balloon 090100001. The star is one of the two known hybrid hot subdwarfs with both long- and short-period oscillations. The campaign involved eight telescopes with three obtaining UBVR data, four B-band data, and one Stromgren uvby photometry. The campaign covered 48 nights, providing a temporal resolution of 0.36microHz with a detection threshold of about 0.2mmag in B-filter data. Balloon 090100001 has the richest pulsation spectrum of any known pulsating subdwarf B star and our analysis detected 114 frequencies including 97 independent and 17 combination ones. The strongest mode (f_1) in the 2.8mHz region is most likely radial while the remaining ones in this region form two nearly symmetric multiplets: a triplet and quintuplet, attributed to rotationally split \ell=1 and 2 modes, respectively. We find clear increases of splitting in both multiplets between the 2004 and 2005 observing campaigns, amounting to 15% on average. The observed splittings imply that the rotational rate in Bal09 depends on stellar latitude and is the fastest on the equator. We use a small grid of models to constrain the main mode (f_1), which most likely represents the radial fundamental pulsation. The groups of p-mode frequencies appear to lie in the vicinity of consecutive radial overtones, up to the third one. Despite the large number of g-mode frequencies observed, we failed to identify them, most likely because of the disruption of asymptotic behaviour by mode trapping. The observed frequencies were not, however, fully exploited in terms of seismic analysis which should be done in the future with a larger grid of reliable evolutionary models of hot subdwarfs.

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Convective hydrocodes for radial stellar pulsation. Physical and numerical formulation

In this paper we describe our convective hydrocodes for radial stellar pulsation. We adopt the Kuhfuss (1986) model of convection, reformulated for the use in stellar pulsation hydrocodes. Physical as well as numerical assumptions of the code are described in detail. Described tests show, that our models are numerically robust and reproduce basic observational constraints. We discuss the effects of different treatment of some quantities in other pulsation hydrocodes. Our most important finding concerns the treatment of the turbulent source function in convectively stable regions. In our code we allow for negative values of source function in convectively stable zones, which reflects negative buoyancy. However, some authors restrict the source term to non-negative values. We show that this assumption leads to very high turbulent energies in convectively stable regions. The effect looks like overshooting, but it is not, because turbulence is generated by pulsations. Also, turbulent elements do not carry kinetic nor thermal energy, into convectively stable layers. The range of this artificial overshooting (as we shall call it) is as large as 6 local pressure scale heights, leading to unphysical internal damping through the eddy-viscous forces, in deep, convectively stable parts of the star.

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Double-mode classical Cepheid models - revisited

For many years modeling of double-mode pulsation of classical pulsators was a challenging problem. Inclusion of turbulent convection into pulsation hydrocodes finally led to stable double-mode models. However, it was never analysed, which factor of turbulent convection is crucial. We show that the double-mode behaviour displayed in the computed models results from incorrect assumptions adopted in some of the pulsation hydrocodes, namely from the neglect of buoyant forces in convectively stable layers. This leads to significant turbulent energies and consequently to strong eddy-viscous damping in deep, convectively stable layers of the model. Resulting differential reduction of fundamental and first overtone amplitudes favours the occurrence of double-mode pulsation. Once buoyant forces in convectively stable regions are taken into account (as they should), no stable double-mode behaviour is found. The problem of modeling double-mode behaviour of classical pulsators remains open.

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Frequency analysis of Cepheids in the Large Magellanic Cloud. New types of classical Cepheid pulsators

We have performed a detailed systematic search for multiperiodicity in the Population I Cepheids of the Large Magellanic Cloud. In this process we have identified for the first time several new types of Cepheid pulsational behaviour. We have found two triple-mode Cepheids pulsating simultaneously in the first three radial overtones. In 9% of the first overtone Cepheids we have detected weak, but well resolved secondary periodicities. They appear either very close to the primary pulsation frequency or at a much higher frequency with a characteristic period ratio of 0.60-0.64. In either case, the secondary periodicities must correspond to nonradial modes of oscillation. This result presents a major challenge to the theory of stellar pulsations, which predicts that such modes should not be exited in Cepheid variables. Nonradial modes have also been found in three of the fundamental/first overtone double-mode Cepheids, but no such oscillations have been detected in single mode Cepheids pulsating in the fundamental mode. In 19% of double-mode Cepheids pulsating in the first two radial overtones (FO/SO type) we have detected a Blazhko-type periodic modulation of amplitudes and phases. Both modes are modulated with a common period, which is always longer than 700 days. Variations of the two amplitudes are anticorrelated and maximum of one amplitude always coincides with minimum of the other. We have compared observations of modulated FO/SO Cepheids with predictions of theoretical models of the Blazhko effect, showing that currently most popular models cannot account for properties of these stars. We propose that Blazhko effect in FO/SO Cepheids can be explained by a nonstationary resonant interaction of one of the radial modes with another, perhaps nonradial, mode of oscillations.

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Multiperiodic RR Lyrae Stars in Omega Centauri

We have conducted a systematic search for multiperiodic pulsations in the RR Lyrae-type stars of the galactic globular cluster Omega Cen. Secondary periodicities close to the primary pulsation frequency have been detected in 17 out of 70 studied fundamental mode (RRab) pulsators and in 35 out of 81 overtone (RRc) pulsators. Because of the observed period ratios, these newly detected periodicities must correspond to nonradial modes. Their beating with the primary radial pulsation leads to a slow amplitude and phase modulation, commonly referred to as the Blazhko effect. The incidence rate of Blazhko modulation in Omega Cen RRab stars (24 +/- 5%) is similar to that observed in the Galactic Bulge. In the case of Omega Cen RRc stars, the incidence rate of Blazhko effect is exceptionally high (38 +/- 5%), more than 3 times higher than in any other studied population. In addition to Blazhko variables, we have also identified two RR Lyr variables exhibiting first overtone/second overtone double-mode pulsations, and a triple-mode High Amplitude Delta Scuti variable.

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Nonradial Modes in Classical Cepheids

Systematic search for multiperiodicity in the LMC Cepheids (Moskalik, Kolaczkowski & Mizerski 2004) has led to discovery of low amplitude nonradial modes in a substantial fraction of overtone pulsators. We present detailed discussion of this new type of multimode Cepheid pulsators and compare them to similar nonradial pulsators discovered among RR Lyrae stars. Finally, we show first detections of secondary nonradial modes in FU/FO double-mode Cepheids.

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Blazhko Effect in Double Mode Cepheids

Systematic survey for multiperiodicity in the LMC Cepheids (Moskalik, Kolaczkowski & Mizerski 2004, 2006) has led to discovery of several new forms of pulsational behaviour. One of them is periodic amplitude and phase modulation observed in many first/second overtone (FO/SO) double mode Cepheids. In the current paper we present detailed discussion of this newly discovered phenomenon, based on a combined OGLE+MACHO sample of double mode pulsators.

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Amplitude Saturation in Beta Cephei Models

Although the driving mechanism acting in beta Cephei pulsators is well known (e.g. Dziembowski & Pamyatnykh 1993), problems concerning identification of amplitude limitation mechanism and non-uniform filling of the theoretical instability strip, remain to be solved. In the present analysis, these problems are addressed by non-linear modelling of radial pulsations of these stars. In this approach radial modes are treated as representative for all acoustic oscillations. Several models of different masses and metallicities were converged to limit cycles through Stellingwerf (1974) relaxation technique. Resulting peak-to-peak amplitudes are of order of DeltaV=0.3 mag. Such amplitudes are significantly larger than those observed in beta Cephei pulsators. Assuming that all acoustic modes are similar, we show that collective saturation of the driving mechanism by several acoustic modes can easily lower predicted saturation amplitudes to the observed level. Our calculations predict significant decrease of saturation amplitudes as we go to high mass/high luminosity models. However, this effect is not strong enough to explain scarcity of high mass beta Cephei variables. We also discuss robust double-mode behaviour, encountered in our radiative models. On a single evolutionary track we identify two double-mode domains with two different mechanisms resposible for double-mode behaviour. The non-resonant double-mode domain separates first overtone and fundamental mode pulsation domains. The resonant double-mode domain appears in the middle of the first overtone pulsation domain. Its origin can be traced to the 2omega_1=omega_0+omega_2 parametric resonance, which destabilizes the first overtone limit cycle.

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Angular Diameter Amplitudes of Bright Cepheids

Expected mean angular diameters and amplitudes of angular diameter variations are estimated for all monoperiodic Classical Cepheids brighter than = 8.0mag. The catalog is intended to help selecting best Cepheid targets for interferometric observations.

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Double Mode Cepheids with Amplitude Modulation

Recent search for multiperiodicity in LMC Cepheids (Moskalik, Kolaczkowski & Mizerski 2004) has led to discovery of periodic modulation of amplitudes and phases in many of the first/second overtone (FO/SO) double mode pulsators. We discuss observational characteristics and possible mechanisms responsible for this behaviour.

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The double-mode nature of the HADS star GSC 00144-03031 and the Petersen diagram of the class

The double--mode pulsation of GSC 00144-03031 has been detected when searching for COROT targets. A very large dataset composed of 4722 photometric measurements was collected at six observatories in Europe and America. There is no hint of the excitation of additional modes (down to 0.6 mmag) and therefore GSC 00144-03031 seems to be a pure double--mode pulsator, with a very short fundamental radial mode (P=84 min). From Stromgren photometry and evolutionary tracks it appears to be a Pop. I star with M=1.75 solar masses, located in the middle of the instability strip, close to the Zero--Age Main Sequence. We also discovered other new double--mode pulsators in the databases of large--scale projects: OGLE BW2_V142, OGLE BW1_V207, ASAS3 094303-1707.3, ASAS3 000116-6037.0, NSVS 3234596 and NSVS 3324715. An observational Petersen diagram is presented and explained by means of new models. A common sequence connecting Pop. I stars from the shortest to the longest periods is proposed and the spreads in the period ratios are ascribed to different metallicities (at the shortest periods) and to different masses (at the longest ones). The paper is based on data collected at S. Pedro Martir and Sierra Nevada Observatories and on the contributions from several amateur astronomers.

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Seismology of triple-mode classical Cepheids of the Large Magellanic Cloud

We interpret the three periods detected in OGLE LMC Cepheids SC3-360128 and SC5-338399 as corresponding to the first three overtones of radial pulsations. This interpretation imposes stringent constraints on parameters of the stars and on their evolutionary status, which could only be the first crossing of the instability strip. Evolutionary models reproducing measured periods exist only in a restricted range of metallicities (Z=0.004-0.007). The models impose an upper limit on the extent of overshooting from the convective core. Absolute magnitude of each star is confined to a narrow interval. This allows to derive a new estimate of the distance to the LMC. We obtain m-M ranging from 18.34mag to 18.53mag, with a systematic difference between the two stars of about 0.13mag. The rates of period change predicted by the models are formally in conflict with the derived observational limits, though the uncertainities of measured dP/dt may be underestimated. If the discrepancy is confirmed, it would constitute a significant challenge to the stellar evolution theory.

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Fourier decomposition and frequency analysis of the pulsating stars with P < 1day in the OGLE database. II. Multiperiodic RR Lyrae variables in the Galactic Bulge

We present the results of a systematic search for multiperiodic pulsators among the Galactic Bulge RR Lyrae stars of the OGLE-1 sample. We identify one "canonical" double-mode variable (RRd star) pulsating in two radial modes. In 38 stars we detect secondary periodicities very close to the primary pulsation frequency. This type of multiperiodic variables constitute ~23% of RRab and ~5% of RRc population of the Bulge. With the observed period ratios of 0.95-1.02 the secondary periods must correspond to nonradial modes of oscillation. Their beating with the primary (radial) pulsation leads to a long-term amplitude and phase modulation, known as the Blazhko effect. The Blazhko RRab variables occur more frequently in the Galactic Bulge than in the LMC. The opposite tendency is seen in case of the RRd stars. The differences of incidence rates are most likely caused by different metallicity of the two populations. We discuss pulsation properties of the OGLE-1 Blazhko stars and compare them with predictions of theoretical models. We argue, that the oblique magnetic pulsator model of Shibahashi (2000) cannot account for the observations and should be ruled out.

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Frequency Analysis of Delta Scuti and RR Lyrae Stars in OGLE-1 Database

We discuss the results of a systematic search for multiperiodic pulsations in Galactic Bulge Delta Scuti and RR Lyrae stars. Six "normal" double-mode variables pulsating in two radial modes have been identified (5 Delta Scuti-type and 1 RR Lyrae-type). In 37 RR Lyrae stars secondary periodicities very close to the primary pulsation frequency have been detected. These periodicities correspond to nonradial modes of oscillation. They are found in \~23% of RRab and in ~3% of RRc variables of our sample.

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Structural Properties of s-Cepheid Velocity Curves

The light curves of the first overtone Pop. I Cepheids (s-Cepheids) show a discontinuity in their phi_21 vs. P diagram, near P=3.2 day. This feature, commonly attributed to the 2:1 resonance between the first and the fourth overtones (omega_4=2 omega_1), is not reproduced by the hydrodynamical models. With the goal of reexamining the resonance hypothesis, we have obtained new CORAVEL radial velocity curves for 14 overtone Cepheids. Together with 10 objects of Krzyt et al. (1999), the combined sample covers the whole range of overtone Cepheid periods. The velocity Fourier parameters display a strong characteristic resonant behavior. In striking contrast to photometric ones, they vary smoothly with the pulsation period and show no jump at 3.2 day. The existing radiative hydrodynamical models match the velocity parameters very well. The center of the omega_4 = 2 omega_1 resonance is estimated to occur at P_r = 4.58+-0.04 day, i.e. at a period considerably longer than previously assumed (3.2 day). We identify two new members of the s-Cepheid group: MY Pup and V440 Per.

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Understanding the Cool DA White Dwarf, G29-38

The white dwarfs are promising laboratories for the study of cosmochronology and stellar evolution. Through observations of the pulsating white dwarfs, we can measure their internal structures and compositions, critical to understanding post main sequence evolution, along with their cooling rates, allowing us to calibrate their ages directly. The most important set of white dwarf variables to measure are the oldest of the pulsators, the cool DAVs, which have not previously been explored through asteroseismology due to their complexity and instability. Through a time-series photometry data set spanning ten years, we explore the pulsation spectrum of the cool DAV, G29-38 and find an underlying structure of 19 (not including multiplet components) normal-mode, probably l=1 pulsations amidst an abundance of time variability and linear combination modes. Modelling results are incomplete, but we suggest possible starting directions and discuss probable values for the stellar mass and hydrogen layer size. For the first time, we have made sense out of the complicated power spectra of a large-amplitude DA pulsator. We have shown its seemingly erratic set of observed frequencies can be understood in terms of a recurring set of normal-mode pulsations and their linear combinations. With this result, we have opened the interior secrets of the DAVs to future asteroseismological modelling, thereby joining the rest of the known white dwarf pulsators.

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