Observations of magnetic fields in hot stars

Details Observations of magnetic fields in hot stars Observations of magnetic fields in hot stars

2010-10-11

arxiv.org/abs/1010.2248v1

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astrophysics

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics

Proceedings of IAUS272: Active OB stars, review talk (11 pages)

Scientific paper

The presence of magnetic fields at the surfaces of many massive stars has been suspected for decades, to explain the observed properties and activity of OB stars. However, very few genuine high-mass stars had been identified as magnetic before the advent of a new generation of powerful spectropolarimeters that has resulted in a rapid burst of precise information about the magnetic properties of massive stars. During this talk, I will briefly review modern methods used to diagnose magnetic fields of higher-mass stars, and summarize our current understanding of the magnetic properties of OB stars.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Observations of magnetic fields in hot stars does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with Observations of magnetic fields in hot stars, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Observations of magnetic fields in hot stars will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-607171