The YREC Stellar Evolution Code: Public Data Release

TL;DR

This paper announces the public release of YREC, a comprehensive stellar evolution code applicable to a wide range of stellar types and evolutionary stages, with resources for research and education.

Contribution

It provides the first public release of YREC, including input libraries, documentation, and sample scripts, enhancing accessibility for research and teaching.

Findings

YREC covers brown dwarfs to helium-burning stars.

The release includes input files, documentation, and example scripts.

YREC is suitable for both research and educational purposes.

Abstract

In this paper we present the public release of the Yale Rotating Evolution Code (YREC). YREC is a stellar evolution code that covers brown dwarfs and stars across a wide range of masses, and evolutionary states from the pre-MS through helium burning. We summarize the key ingredients of the code, document the code performance, and discuss its strengths and limitations. We present libraries of input files, documentation, sample use cases, and scripts. In addition to usage as a research tool, we highlight the utility of the code for educational purposes.