a |
= |
separation |
|
|
q |
= |
mass ratio |
= |
M2/M1 |
Wo |
= |
orbital angular velocity |
|
|
n |
= |
polytropic index |
|
[ P = Kir1 + 1/n ] |
Ki |
= |
polytropic constant |
|
[ i = 1, 2 ] |
G |
= |
adiabatic exponent |
|
[ Homentropic if G
= 1 + 1/n ] |
NOTE: Models are all
initially tidally locked
so that
Wspin =
Wframe =
Wo.
Equal Mass (q = 1):
Unequal Mass:
|