Published June 1, 2009 | Version v1
Journal article

Short-term variability of dwarf nova SS Cyg during outbursts

  • 1. Section of Astrophysics, Astronomy and Mechanics, Department of Physics, Athens University, Zagrafos 15784, Athens (Greece)

Description

Here we report the results of CCD observations of classical dwarf nova SS Cyg carried out with the two 60-cm telescopes in Crimea during the last years. These observations cover a few outbursts in 2006, 2007 and 2008. Power spectrum analysis of our CCD data clearly shows the existence of rapid periodic oscillations in the light curve of SS Cyg at the stage of decline after maximum. CCD observations of SS Cyg in autumn 2006 outburst revealed oscillations with the two periods 10 s and 76 s, in November 2007 - with 41 s period and in January 2008 with 98 s. We interpret detected variations as quasi-periodic oscillations.

Availability note (English)

Available from http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/172/1/012043

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of Physics. Conference Series (Online)
Journal Volume
172
Journal Issue
1
Journal Page Range
[4 p.]
ISSN
1742-6596

Conference

Title
16. European White Dwarf Workshop
Acronym
EuroWD08
Dates
30 Jun - 4 Jul 2008
Place
Barcelona (Spain)

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
41106769
Subject category
S79: ASTROPHYSICS, COSMOLOGY AND ASTRONOMY;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
ASTROPHYSICS; DWARF STARS; NOVAE; OSCILLATIONS; PERIODICITY; TELESCOPES; VISIBLE RADIATION
Descriptors DEC
BINARY STARS; ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION; ERUPTIVE VARIABLE STARS; PHYSICS; RADIATIONS; STARS; VARIABLE STARS; VARIATIONS