Showing papers by "Seung-Lee Kim published in 2015"

Spectroscopically resolving the Algol triple system

Abstract: Algol (β Persei) is the prototypical semidetached eclipsing binary and a hierarchical triple system. From 2006 to 2010 we obtained 121 high-resolution and high signal-to-noise ratio echelle spectra of this object. Spectral disentangling yields the individual spectra of all three stars, and greatly improved elements both the inner and outer orbits. We find masses of M_A = 3.39 ± 0.06 M⊙, M_B = 0.770 ± 0.009 M⊙ and M_C = 1.58 ± 0.09 M⊙. The disentangled spectra also give the light ratios between the components in the B and V bands. Atmospheric parameters for the three stars are determined, including detailed elemental abundances for Algol A and Algol C. We find the following effective temperatures: T_A = 12 550 ± 120 K, T_B = 4900 ± 300 K and T_C = 7550 ± 250 K. The projected rotational velocities are v_A sin i_A = 50.8 ± 0.8 km/s, v_B sin i_B = 62 ± 2 km/s and v_C sin i_C = 12.4 ± 0.6 km/s. This is the first measurement of the rotational velocity for Algol B, and confirms that it is synchronous with the orbital motion. The abundance patterns of components A and C are identical to within the measurement errors, and are basically solar. They can be summarized as mean metal abundances: [M/H]_A = −0.03 ± 0.08 and [M/H]_C = 0.04 ± 0.09. A carbon deficiency is confirmed for Algol A, with tentative indications for a slight overabundance of nitrogen. The ratio of their abundances is (C/N)_A = 2.0 ± 0.4, half of the solar value of (C/N)⊙ = 4.0 ± 0.7. The new results derived in this study, including detailed abundances and metallicities, will enable tight constraints on theoretical evolutionary models for this complex system.

Time-series Spectroscopy of the Eclipsing Binary Y Cam with a Pulsating Component

Abstract: We present the physical properties of the semi-detached Algol-type eclipsing binary Y Cam based on high resolution spectra obtained using the Bohyunsan Optical Echelle Spectrograph. This is the first spectroscopic monitoring data obtained for this interesting binary system, which has a δ Sct-type pulsating component. We obtained a total of 59 spectra over 14 nights from 2009 December to 2011 March. Double-lined spectral features from the hot primary and cool secondary components were well identified. We determined the effective temperatures of the two stars to be Teff,1 = 8000 ± 250 K and Teff,2 = 4629 ± 150 K. The projected rotational velocities are v1sin i1 = 51 ± 4 km s−1 and v2sin i2 = 50 ± 10 km s−1, which are very similar to a synchronous rotation with the orbital motion. Physical parameters of each component were derived by analyzing our radial velocity data together with previous photometric light curves from the literature. The masses and radii are M1 = 2.08 ± 0.09 M⊙, M2 = 0.48 ± 0.03 M⊙, R1 = 3.14 ± 0.05 R⊙, and R2 = 3.33 ± 0.05 R⊙, respectively. A comparison of these parameters with the theoretical evolution tracks showed that the primary component is located between the zero-age main sequence and the terminal-age main sequence, while the low-mass secondary is noticeably evolved. This indicates that the two components have experienced mass exchange with each other and the primary has undergone an evolution process different from that of single δ Sct-type pulsators.

Apsidal motions of 27 binary systems in the small magellanic cloud

Abstract: We present the periods of apsidal motion for 27 early-type eclipsing binaries with high eccentricity located in the Small Magellanic Cloud. New times of minima were derived from the light curves constructed by the MACHO, Optical Gravitational Lensing Experiment (OGLE)-II, and OGLE-III survey data. The eclipse timing diagrams of the binary systems were analyzed using those timings and the elements of apsidal motions were obtained in detail for the first time. The apsidal motion periods of all systems were estimated by detailed analysis of both eclipse timings and light curves; a strong correlation value between both methods is shown. We confirm that OGLE-SMC-ECL-2194 shows the shortest known apsidal motion period of 7.1 yr in a detached system with main sequence stars. Nineteen systems show intermediate apsidal motion periods between 10 and 100 yr, and seven systems exhibit long apsidal periods of more than 100 yr.

Spectroscopically resolving the Algol triple system

Abstract: Algol ($\beta$ Persei) is the prototypical semi-detached eclipsing binary and a hierarchical triple system. From 2006 to 2010 we obtained 121 high-resolution and high-S/N \'{e}chelle spectra of this object. Spectral disentangling yields the individual spectra of all three stars, and greatly improved elements both the inner and outer orbits. We find masses of $M_{\rm A} = 3.39\pm0.06$ M$_\odot$, $M_{\rm B} = 0.770\pm0.009$ M$_\odot$ and $M_{\rm C} = 1.58\pm0.09$ M$_\odot$. The disentangled spectra also give the light ratios between the components in the $B$ and $V$ bands. Atmospheric parameters for the three stars are determined, including detailed elemental abundances for Algol A and Algol C. We find the following effective temperatures: $T_{\rm A} = 12\,550\pm120$ K, $T_{\rm B} = 4900\pm300$ K and $T_{\rm C} = 7550\pm250$ K. The projected rotational velocities are $v_{\rm A} \sin i_{\rm A} = 50.8\pm0.8$ km/s, $v_{\rm B} \sin i_{\rm B} = 62\pm2$ km/s and $v_{\rm C} \sin i_{\rm C} = 12.4\pm0.6$ km/s. This is the first measurement of the rotational velocity for Algol B, and confirms that it is synchronous with the orbital motion. The abundance patterns of components A and C are identical to within the measurement errors, and are basically solar. They can be summarised as mean metal abundances: [M/H]$_{\rm A} = -0.03\pm0.08$ and [M/H]$_{\rm C} = 0.04\pm0.09$. A carbon deficiency is confirmed for Algol A, with tentative indications for a slight overabundance of nitrogen. The ratio of their abundances is (C/N)$_{\rm A} = 2.0\pm0.4$, half of the solar value of (C/N)$_{\odot} = 4.0\pm0.7$. The new results derived in this study, including detailed abundances and metallicities, will enable tight constraints on theoretical evolutionary models for this complex system.

KMT-2015-1b: a Giant Planet Orbiting a Low-mass Dwarf Host Star Discovered by a New High-cadence Microlensing Survey with a Global Telescope Network

Abstract: We report the discovery of an extrasolar planet, KMT-2015-1b, that was detected using the microlensing technique. The planetary lensing event was observed by KMTNet survey that has commenced in 2015. With dense coverage by using network of globally distributed telescopes equipped with very wide-field cameras, the short planetary signal is clearly detected and precisely characterized. We find that KMT-2015-1b is a giant planet orbiting a low-mass M-dwarf host star. The planet has a mass about twice that of Jupiter and it is located beyond the snow line of the host star. With the improvement of existing surveys and the advent of new surveys, future microlensing planet samples will include planets not only in greatly increased number but also in a wide spectrum of hosts and planets, helping us to have a better and comprehensive understanding about the formation and evolution of planets.