The orbits of subdwarf-B + main-sequence binaries: III. The period - eccentricity distribution

Abstract

The predicted orbital-period distribution of the subdwarf-B (sdB) population is bi-modal with a peak at short (< 10 days) and long (> 500 days) periods. Observationally, many short-period sdB systems are known, but only few wide sdB binaries have been studied in detail. Based on a long-term monitoring program the wide sdB sample has been increased, finding an unexpected correlation between the eccentricity and period. In this article we present the orbital solution and spectral analysis of four new systems, BD-7.5977, EC11031-1348, TYC2084-448-1 and TYC3871-835-1, and update the orbital solution of PG1104+243. Using the whole sample of wide sdBs, we aim at finding possible correlations between orbital and spectral properties, with as goal improving theoretical models of Roche-lobe overflow. High-resolution spectra were obtained to determine the radial velocities of both the sdB and MS components. Surface gravities and temperatures of both component were derived from photometric spectral-energy distributions. Spectral parameters of the cool companion were verified using the GSSP code. Furthermore the amount of accreted mass was estimated. Orbital parameters matching the earlier observed period-eccentricity relation were found for three systems, while TYC 2084-448-1 is found to have a lower eccentricity than expected from the period-eccentricity trend indicated by the other systems. Based on new observations, the orbit of PG 1104+243 has a small but significant eccentricity of 0.04 $\pm$ 0.02, matching other systems with similar periods. Furthermore, a correlation between accreted mass and orbital period was found, as well as a possible relation between the initial mass-ratio and the final period-eccentricity. The wide sdB-binary sample shows interesting possible correlations between orbital and spectral properties. However, a larger sample is necessary to statistically validate them.

arXiv comment18 pages, 9 figures, Accepted for publication in A&A

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