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Rotational Studies of Lower Main Sequence Stars

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  30 March 2016

Myron A. Smith
Myron A. Smith*
Affiliation:
Department of Astronomy, University of Texasat Austin

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This review summarizes the techniques and limitations involved in determining small rotational velocities in late-type stars. Recent results from photoelectric line profiles of field main sequence G stars will also be presented.

Historically three techniques have been used to measure stellar rotational velocities: (1.) calibration of a “clean” line width in terms of computed profile models, (2.) use of the Fourier transform frequency domain (dissection of rotation and turbulent velocity fields from the thermal profile), and (3.) monitoring of the rotational modulation of a chromospherically active or spotted star. The results discussed below concern technique (2.). Technique (3.) has not been exploited much yet but holds considerable promise for the future, in particular for the measurement of ultra-slow rotation.

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Joint Commission Meetings
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Highlights of Astronomy , Volume 5: Highlights of Astronomy. As presented at the XVIIth General Assembly of the IAU, 1979 , 1980 , pp. 827 - 830
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1980

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