Probing Massive Star Formation with Intrinsic Multiplicity Constraints from TESS Eclipsing Binaries
The study used photometric data from TESS eclipsing binaries to constrain binary formation across various primary masses and test theoretical predictions for different formation scenarios. By combining TESS photometry with Gaia distance measurements, researchers derived bias-corrected estimates of binary fractions and orbital parameters, showing a clear trend in stellar radius ratios as mass increases.