Stellar magnetic field measurements utilizing infrared spectral lines

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Cool Stars, Infrared Spectra, Line Spectra, Magnetic Measurement, Stellar Magnetic Fields, Stellar Spectrophotometry, Magnetic Flux, Spectrum Analysis

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High-resolution spectra obtained with the KPNO 4 m telescope and FTS in the infrared H and K bands are examined in order to select spectral lines suitable for measurements of stellar magnetic field strengths and filling factors. Only four lines are found suitable for the magnetic field measurement technique adopted in this study. The authors analyze the co-added spectra of the active stars ξ Boo A (G8 V), 61 UMa (G8 V) and λ And (G8 IV-III) as obtained during four consecutive nights. The analysis technique involves the Fourier deconvolution of magnetically sensitive and insensitive line profiles in a single spectrum. No evidence for the presence of magnetic fields is detected in the co-added spectra of either ξ Boo A or 61 UMa. The data for λ And suggest magnetic fields of ≡600 G extending over at least 20% of the visible hemisphere. However, these values are near the detection limit for the spectrum of λ And.

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