On the differential rotation of CoRoT-2a

Details On the differential rotation of CoRoT-2a On the differential rotation of CoRoT-2a

Oct 2009

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2009a%26a...506..263f&link_type=abstract

Astronomy and Astrophysics, Volume 506, Issue 1, 2009, pp.263-268

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astrophysics

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Stars: Activity, Stars: Individual: Corot-2A, Stars:, Interiors, Stars: Late-Type, Stars: Rotation, Starspots

Scientific paper

We apply a robust spot model to fit the light curve of CoRoT-2a. The spots are assumed to be long-living and each has its own rotation period. A model with three circular spots reproduces the basic features of the longitude-time spot coverage map. One of the spots exhibits a noticeably lower rotational frequency than the other two. From the rotational frequencies of the three dark features we infer a differential rotation of above 0.11 rad/d, in rough agreement with theoretical models. Mean field models of angular momentum transport by convection and meridional flow lead to an equatorial rotational frequency that exceeds that of the poles by 0.09 rad/d. The spot decay corresponds to a turbulent magnetic diffusivity of (1.2± 0.1)× 1013 cm^2/s.
Based on observations obtained with CoRoT. The CoRoT space mission, launched on December 27th 2006, has been developed by CNES, with the contribution of Austria, Belgium, Brazil, ESA, Germany and Spain.

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