On the dynamics of radiative zones in rotating stars

Details On the dynamics of radiative zones in rotating stars On the dynamics of radiative zones in rotating stars

2006-08-21

arxiv.org/abs/astro-ph/0608431v1

EASPubl.Ser.21:275-295,2006

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astrophysics

21 pages 5 figures

Scientific paper

10.1051/eas:2006117

In this lecture I try to explain the basic dynamical processes at work in a radiative zone of a rotating star. In particular, the notion of baroclinicity is thoroughly discussed. Attention is specially directed to the case of circulations and the key role of angular momentum conservation is stressed. The specific part played by viscosity is also explained. The old approach of Eddington and Sweet is reviewed and criticized in the light of the seminal papers of Busse 1981 and Zahn 1992. Other examples taken in the recent literature are also presented; finally, I summarize the important points.

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