[54.01] An Overview of the Angular Momentum Evolution of Young Stars

AAS 200th meeting, Albuquerque, NM, June 2002
Session 54. Angular Momentum Evolution of Young Stars
Topical Session Oral, Wednesday, June 5, 2002, 8:30-10:00am, 10:45am-12:30pm, Ruidoso/Pecos

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[54.01] An Overview of the Angular Momentum Evolution of Young Stars

D. M. Terndrup (Ohio State University)

I will review recent progress in the observations and theory of stellar angular momentum evolution in clusters and groups with ages up to that of the Hyades. Along the way, I will attempt to identify a few areas where we may be able to make observational breakthroughs in the near future. I will close by proposing ways to determine whether environmental effects matter in the initial angular momentum distribution in young systems.

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