Proposal: P01_11

Marton Hidas, LCOGT

Solar-like p-mode oscillations in a EB system

Abstract:

We propose to add a detached eclipsing binary system to the list of short-cadence targets for Kepler. Both components appear to be on the main sequence, and thus should exhibit solar-like p-mode pulsations. While the identification and analysis of these modes will be more challenging than for a single star, a great deal of additional information can be obtained. In particular, high-degree oscillation modes may be identified through eclipse mapping. In combination with ground-based spectroscopy, the asteroseismic analysis will provide constraints on the internal structure and rotation of stars under the effect of tidal forces.