The evolution of stellar surface activity and possible effects on exoplanets

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Aug 2011

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2011iaus..273...68g&link_type=abstract

The Physics of Sun and Star Spots, Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union, IAU Symposium, Volume 273, p. 68-73

Physics

Stars:Spots, Stars:Activity, Stars:Planetary Systems

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The evolution of stellar activity involves a complex interplay between the interior dynamo mechanism, the emergent magnetic field configurations and their coupling with stellar winds, the subsequent angular momentum evolution, and fundamental stellar parameters. The discussion of the evolution of surface activity will emphasize the main sequence phase, from the ZAMS to stars of solar-age. We will focus particularly on the evolution of the fractional area coverages of spots on the surfaces of solar-type stars. We fit an empirical relation to the fractional mean spot area coverage as a function of age for ages greater than the Pleiades of the form log(MeanSpotCoverage) = 0.90(+/-0.26) - 1.03(+/-0.10)log(Age), where Age is in Myr. In addition, we summarize the relative evolution of radiative emissions in various short wavelength bands that are associated with stellar magnetic field-related activity. Possible effects on young planetary atmospheres also are appropriate to consider given that stellar surface activity is the origin of the high-energy component of the ambient radiation and particle fields in which planetary atmosphere evolution occurs.

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