Linear Isentropic Oscillations of Stars

1. Introduction
Paul Smeyers

2. Basic Concepts
Paul Smeyers

3. The Equations Governing Linear Perturbations in a Quasi-Static Star
Paul Smeyers

4. Deviations from the Hydrostatic and Thermal Equilibrium in a Quasi-Static Star
Paul Smeyers

5. Eigenvalue Problem of the Linear, Isentropic Normal Modes in a Quasi-Static Star
Paul Smeyers

6. Spheroidal and Toroidal Normal Modes
Paul Smeyers

7. Determination of Spheroidal Normal Modes: Mathematical Aspects
Paul Smeyers

8. The Eulerian Perturbation of the Gravitational Potential
Paul Smeyers

9. The Variational Principle of Hamilton
Paul Smeyers

10. Radial Propagation of Waves
Paul Smeyers

11. Classification of the Spheroidal Normal Modes
Paul Smeyers

12. Classification of the Spheroidal Normal Modes (continued)
Paul Smeyers

13. Completeness of the Linear, Isentropic Normal Modes
Paul Smeyers

14.
N
2(r) Nowhere Negative as Condition for Non-Radial Modes with Real Eigenfrequencies
Paul Smeyers

15. Asymptotic Representation of Low-Degree, Higher-Order p-Modes
Paul Smeyers

16. Asymptotic Representation of Low-Degree and Intermediate-Degree p-Modes
Paul Smeyers

17. Asymptotic Representation of Low-Degree, Higher-Order g
+-Modes in Stars Containing a Convective Core
Paul Smeyers

18. Asymptotic Representation of Low-Degree, Higher-Order g
+-Modes in Stars Consisting of a Radiative Core and a Convective Envelope
Paul Smeyers

19. High-Degree, Low-Order Modes
Paul Smeyers

20. Period Changes in a Rapidly Evolving Pulsating Star
Paul Smeyers

Keywords: Physics, Astrophysics and Astroparticles, Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Acoustics