Rotation Period Distributions and Light Curve Morphologies of Low Mass Stars and Young Associations

Author

Mark Popinchalk, The Graduate Center, City University of New YorkFollow

Date of Degree

9-2023

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Ph.D.

Program

Physics

Advisor

Jacqueline Faherty

Committee Members

Kelle Cruz

Timothy Paglione

Emily L. Rice

Jason Curtis

Jonathan Gagné

Subject Categories

Stars, Interstellar Medium and the Galaxy

Keywords

Stellar Evolution, Gyrochronology, Stellar Ages, Young Moving Groups

Abstract

This dissertation is centered around the rotation periods of low-mass stars and association of young stars. Rotation periods are a link to the age of the star, as they lose angular momentum over time. To understand how this angular momentum evolves requires understanding the rotation period distributions of a range of stellar types and ages. Traditionally, M dwarf stars and young stars were challenging to describe due to their intrinsic faintness and dispersed sky positions respectively. I approached this subject from several directions.

Recommended Citation

Popinchalk, Mark, "Rotation Period Distributions and Light Curve Morphologies of Low Mass Stars and Young Associations" (2023). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/gc_etds/5560