Maximizing Science in the Era of LSST, Stars Study Group Report: Rotation and Magnetic Activity in the Galactic Field Population and in Open Star Clusters

TL;DR

This report discusses the importance of studying stellar rotation and magnetic activity in the context of LSST, emphasizing the need for US optical-infrared capabilities to advance understanding of stellar evolution and galactic structure.

Contribution

It provides a community-based assessment of observational needs and strategies for studying stellar magnetic activity and rotation in the LSST era.

Findings

Highlighting the importance of time-domain observations for stellar activity

Identifying key capabilities needed for future surveys

Emphasizing the role of open clusters in stellar studies

Abstract

This is the stars chapter of the Kavli workshop report, which resulted from the community-based study of needed US OIR capabilities in the LSST era. The full report, which will include this chapter, is anticipated to be available in Fall 2016. See NOAO website (http://www.noao.edu/meetings/lsst-oir-study/) for more details.