How do stars rotate

Mathematics

Scientific paper

Rate now

  [ 0.00 ] – not rated yet Voters 0   Comments 0

Details

Angular Velocity, Doppler Effect, Stellar Rotation, Stellar Spectra, Sunspots, Convective Flow, Coriolis Effect, Fourier Transformation, Rotating Fluids, Spectrum Analysis

Scientific paper

Theories of stellar rotation are discussed. The discovery of sunspots and their use in determining rotation rates is explained along with use of spectroscopy, in particular the Doppler effect, in determining rates, and the differential rotation of the sun is discussed with some mathematics. The most important theories of differential solar rotation are presented: differential viscosity in the convection zone, interaction of convective cells with rotating gas, and the influence of the Coriolis force. The relationship of stellar rotational velocity to spectral type is shown and explained, and methods of determining stellar rotation are discussed, including relating variations in stellar activity to variations in starspot spectra, and analyzing spectral profiles with Fourier transforms.

No associations

LandOfFree

Say what you really think

Search LandOfFree.com for scientists and scientific papers. Rate them and share your experience with other people.

Rating

How do stars rotate 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 How do stars rotate, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and How do stars rotate will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

     

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-902662

  Search
All data on this website is collected from public sources. Our data reflects the most accurate information available at the time of publication.