The rotation of very low-mass stars and brown dwarfs

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Abstract The evolution of angular momentum is a key to our understanding of star formation and stellar evolution. The rotational evolution of solar-mass stars is mostly controlled by magnetic interaction with the circumstellar disc and angular momentum loss through stellar winds. Major differences in the internal structure of very low-mass stars and brown dwarfs they are believed to be fully convective throughout their lives, and thus should not operate a solar-type dynamo may lead to major differences in the rotation and activity of these objects. Here, we report on observational studies to understand the rotational evolution of the very low-mass stars and brown dwarfs. © 2007 International Astronomical Union.

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Eislöffel, J., & Scholz, A. (2007). The rotation of very low-mass stars and brown dwarfs. In Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union (Vol. 3, pp. 241–248). Cambridge University Press. https://doi.org/10.1017/S174392130700960X

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