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An Overview of Stellar Pulsation Theory

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In this paper I will give overview of the stellar pulsation theory. Starting with basic equations I will discuss modal properties of oscillations and excitation mechanisms. I also mention briefly the effects of rotation.

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Saio, H. (1993). An Overview of Stellar Pulsation Theory. In: Takeuti, M., Buchler, JR. (eds) Nonlinear Phenomena in Stellar Variability. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-1062-4_5

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