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Raphael Steinitz

Publications and source records attributed to Raphael Steinitz.

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arXiv2005

How is the Diamagnetic Effect (DME) Relevant to Stellar Surface Phenomena?

The structure of stellar atmospheres can be modified if they include embedded diverging magnetic fields. This is due to the presence of speed filters. Here we examine some of the relevant effects through the numerical simulation of the motion of charged particles. We introduce the concept of "floating" particles and point out the relevance of the diamagnetic effet (DME) to the evolution of Maxwellian velocity distributions into Non-Maxwellian.

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arXiv2004

Spin Correlation in Binary Systems

We examine the correlation of projected rotational velocities in binary systems. It is an extension of previous work (Steinitz and Pyper, 1970; Levato, 1974). An enlarged data basis and new tests enable us to conclude that there is indeed correlation between the projected rotational velocities of components of binaries. In fact we suggest that spins are already correlated.

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arXiv2004

Evolutionary Memory in Binary Systems?

Correlation between the spins (rotational velocities) in binaries has previously been established. We now continue and show that the degree of spin correlation is independent of the components' separation. Such a result might be related for example to Zhang's non-linear model for the formation of binary stars from a nebula.

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