Stellar Structure and Evolution of Massive Rotating Single Stars
Abstract
Rotation plays an important role in the structure and evolution of massive stars. It leads to deviation from spherical symmetry for very fast rotating stars, mixing in otherwise unmixed radiative regions and generally increased mass loss. In addition, magnetic fields interact with rotation and lead to significant transport of angular momentum. In this article, we review the various rotational and magnetic instabilities present in massive stars and their implementation in one-dimensional stellar evolution codes. We then focus on their impact on the evolution of single rotating stars. Finally, we compare rotating models to observations and discuss ways to disentangle between various uncertainties.
- Publication:
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Massive Stars Near and Far
- Pub Date:
- 2024
- DOI:
- 10.1017/S1743921322003349
- Bibcode:
- 2024IAUS..361..343H
- Keywords:
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- rotation;
- hydrodynamics;
- magnetism;
- stars: evolution;
- interiors;
- massive