Theoretical mass loss rates of cool main-sequence stars

2006/11/02 by V. Holzwarth, M. Jardine · 1 citation
Physics and Astronomy · #Absorption (acoustics) #Astronomy and Astrophysical Research #O-type star #Solar and Space Plasma Dynamics #Star (game theory) #Stars #Stellar atmosphere #Stellar evolution #Stellar mass #Stellar mass loss #Stellar rotation #Stellar wind #Stellar, planetary, and galactic studies #astro-ph

paper · pdf · doi:10.1051/0004-6361:20066486

12 pages, 11 figures, accepted for publication by A&A

openalex publication_date 2006/11/02 · arxiv created 2006/11/14 · arxiv updated 2009/12/01 · openalex created_date 2016/06/24 · openalex updated_date 2026/08/05

Abstract

Context.The stellar mass loss rate is important for the rotational evolution of a star and for its interaction with the circumstellar environment. The analysis of astrospheric absorption features enables an empirical determination of mass loss rates of cool stars other than the Sun.

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