Stellar Polarimetry: Where Are We and Where Are We Going?

TL;DR

This paper summarizes the key recommendations from a conference on stellar polarimetry, focusing on future directions in instrumentation, opportunities, and community priorities to sustain the field's growth.

Contribution

It compiles and presents strategic recommendations from a community conference to guide the future development of stellar polarimetry.

Findings

Identified key areas for instrumentation development

Outlined upcoming opportunities in stellar polarimetry

Prioritized community efforts to sustain field vitality

Abstract

On the final day of the Stellar Polarimetry conference, participants split up into three "breakout sessions" to discuss the future of the field in the areas of instrumentation, upcoming opportunities, and community priorities. This contribution compiles the major recommendations arising from each breakout session. We hope that the polarimetric community will find these ideas useful as we consider how to maintain the vitality of polarimetry in the coming years.