Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astrophysics
Scientific paper
Jan 1984
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1984apj...276..286m&link_type=abstract
Astrophysical Journal, Part 1 (ISSN 0004-637X), vol. 276, Jan. 1, 1984, p. 286-304.
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astrophysics
103
Dwarf Stars, G Stars, Gas Pressure, K Stars, Magnetic Fields, Spectrum Analysis, Magnetohydrodynamic Waves, Rotating Generators, Solar Corona
Scientific paper
Magnetic-field observations were carried out for 29 G and K main-sequence stars. The area covering-factors of magnetic regions tends to be greater in the K darfs than in the G dwarfs. However, no spectral-type dependence is found for the field strengths, contrary to predictions that pressure equilibrium with the ambient photospheric gas pressure would determine the surface field strengths. Coronal soft X-ray fluxes from the G and K dwarfs correlate well with the fraction of the stellar surface covered by magnetic regions. The dependence of coronal soft X-ray fluxes on photospheric field strengths is consistent with Stein's predicted generation-rates for Alfven waves. These dependences are inconsistent with the one dynamo model for which a specific prediction is offered. Finally, time variability of magnetic fields is seen on the two active stars that have been extensively monitored. Significant changes in magnetic fields are seen to occur on timescales as short as one day. Previously announced in STAR as N83-24435
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