Fundamental Stellar Properties from Optical Interferometry
Gerard T. van Belle, Jason Aufdenberg, Tabetha Boyajian, Graham, Harper, Christian Hummel, Ettore Pedretti, Ellyn Baines, Russel White, Vikram, Ravi, Steve Ridgway
TL;DR
Optical interferometry has significantly advanced our understanding of stellar structure and evolution for cool stars through high-resolution observations of single stars and binaries.
Contribution
This paper reviews the impact of optical interferometry on stellar astrophysics and discusses future observational opportunities.
Findings
Interferometry provides precise measurements of stellar diameters.
It has improved models of stellar atmospheres and evolution.
Future interferometric techniques will further refine stellar property measurements.
Abstract
High-resolution observations by visible and near-infrared interferometers of both single stars and binaries have made significant contributions to the foundations that underpin many aspects of our knowledge of stellar structure and evolution for cool stars. The CS16 splinter on this topic reviewed contributions of optical interferometry to date, examined highlights of current research, and identified areas for contributions with new observational constraints in the near future.
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Taxonomy
TopicsStellar, planetary, and galactic studies · Astronomy and Astrophysical Research