Asteroseismology of stars on the upper main sequence
arXiv:1206.2147
Abstract
I review the properties of pulsators located on the upper main sequence in the HR diagram and discuss asteroseismic inferences on the internal structure of stars of spectral type A and B. Special attention is given to the problem of uncertainties in stellar opacities in modelling.
15 pages, 3 figures, accepted for publication in the proceedings of the 2011 Frank N. Bash Symposium, "New Horizons in Astronomy"
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