A Panoply of Cepheid Light Curve Templates
arXiv:0903.4186 · doi:10.1088/0004-6256/137/6/4697
Abstract
We have generated accurate V and I template light curves using a combination of Fourier decomposition and principal component analysis for a large sample of Cepheid light curves. Unlike previous studies, we include short period Cepheids and stars pulsating in the first overtone mode in our analysis. Extensive Monte Carlo simulations show that our templates can be used to precisely measure Cepheid magnitudes and periods, even in cases where there are few observational epochs. These templates are ideal for characterizing serendipitously discovered Cepheids and can be used in conjunction with surveys such as Pan-Starrs and LSST where the observational sampling may not be optimized for Cepheids.
12 pages, 14 figures. Accepted for publication in AJ fixed embarrassing typos
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