Binary Parameters

Binary.mass_sec

In binary systems the mass of the secondary. This is used along with the period to establish the Roche lobes, so that one can see the effects of eclipses on the system

Type

Double

Unit

M☉/year

Values

Greater than 0

Parent(s)

• System_type: binary

File: setup_star_bh.c

Binary.period

The perids of a binary system. Along with a mass, the binary period is used to define the Roche lobe of the system, which in turn can be used to see the effect of eclipses on the spectrum. Defining the system as a secondary also initializes the outer radius of the disk.

Type

Double

Unit

Hours

Values

Greater than 0

Parent(s)

• System_type: binary

File: setup_star_bh.c