[vsnet-campaign-nova 958] Re: V2540 Oph - detection of period/s

[Taichi Kato <tkato@kusastro.kyoto-u.ac.jp>]

Re: V2540 Oph - detection of period/s

Dear Alon,

   I am not criticizing you as a person.  If you could properly answer
my questions regarding your idea (and other related questions), and
explain (so that everyone can understand the mechanism) the details of
underlying physics, I would be only too happy.  What theoreticians have
requried you may have been the same.  What I request is not apology or
something like that.

   The only other problem is your attitude in calling for observations
(requiring much time and efforts) without a substantial physical basis.
I don't want to make VSNET a "Center for Backyard Astro-non-physics".
This applies to all similar proposals, not only yours.

   By the way, have you considered RR Pic?  This nova is another historical
example of well-developed oscillations.  According to an intensive photometric
study (e.g. Haefner and Schoembs (1985) A&A 150, 326), no evidence of
coherent modulation (i.e. IP-type signal) was found.  It looks clear
that this star has no indication of the IP-type nature comparable to
DQ Her.  The same conclusion seems to come from X-ray observations.
Wouldn't this example has already overthrown your idea?

Regards,
Taichi Kato

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