Interferometric observations of rapidly rotating stars

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作者
van Belle, Gerard T. [1 ]
机构
[1] Lowell Observ, Flagstaff, AZ 86001 USA
关键词
Stars: rotation; Stars: imaging; Stars: fundamental parameters; Techniques: interferometric; Techniques: high angular resolution; Stars:; individual:; Altair; Alderamin; Achernar; Regulus; Vega; Rasalhague; Caph; A-TYPE STARS; PROTOTYPE OPTICAL INTERFEROMETER; BASE-LINE INTERFEROMETRY; MAIN-SEQUENCE STARS; M-CIRCLE-DOT; CHARA ARRAY; STELLAR ROTATION; DEBRIS DISKS; B-STARS; F-TYPE;
D O I
10.1007/s00159-012-0051-2
中图分类号
P1 [天文学];
学科分类号
0704 ;
摘要
Optical interferometry provides us with a unique opportunity to improve our understanding of stellar structure and evolution. Through direct observation of rotationally distorted photospheres at sub-milliarcsecond scales, we are now able to characterize latitude dependencies of stellar radius, temperature structure, and even energy transport. These detailed new views of stars are leading to revised thinking in a broad array of associated topics, such as spectroscopy, stellar evolution, and exoplanet detection. As newly advanced techniques and instrumentation mature, this topic in astronomy is poised to greatly expand in depth and influence.
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