2015Astronomy and AstrophysicsOpen access

Stellar winds on the main-sequence

C. P. Johnstone, M. Güdel, I. Brott, T. Lüftinger

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Aims. We study the evolution of stellar rotation and wind properties for low-mass main-sequence stars. Our aim is to use rotational evolution models to constrain the mass loss rates in stellar winds and to predict how their properties evolve with time on the main-sequence.

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Aims. We study the evolution of stellar rotation and wind properties for low-mass main-sequence stars. Our aim is to use rotational evolution models to constrain the mass loss rates in stellar winds and to predict how their properties evolve with time on the main-sequence.

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Aims. We study the evolution of stellar rotation and wind properties for low-mass main-sequence stars. Our aim is to use rotational evolution models to constrain the mass loss rates in stellar winds and to predict how their properties evolve with time on the main-sequence.

Key concepts: Physics, Stellar rotation, Stellar wind, Main sequence, Astrophysics, Stellar collision, Stars, Stellar mass loss

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