113 research outputs found
Interacting coronae of two T Tauri stars: first observational evidence for solar-like helmet streamers
Context {The young binary system V773 Tau A exhibits a persistent radio
flaring activity that gradually increases from a level of a few mJy at
apoastron to more than 100 mJy at periastron. Interbinary collisions between
very large (> 15 R) magnetic structures anchored on the two rotating stars of
the system have been proposed to be the origin of these periodic radio flares.
Magnetic structures extended over tens of stellar radii, that can also account
for the observed fast decay of the radio flares, seem to correspond to the
typical solar semi-open quite extended magnetic configurations called helmet
streamers.} Aims {We aim to find direct observational evidence for the
postulated, solar-like, coronal topologies.} Methods {We performed
seven-consecutive-day VLBI observations at 8.4 GHz using an array consisting of
the VLBA and the 100-m Effelsberg telescope.} Results {Two distintive
structures appear in the radio images here presented. They happen to be
associated with the primary and secondary stars of the V773 Tau A system. In
one image (Fig.2-B) the two features are extended up to 18 R each and are
nearly parallel revealing the presence of two interacting helmet streamers. One
image (Fig.2-E) taken a few hours after a flare monitored by the 100-m
Effelsberg telescope shows one elongated fading structure substantially rotated
with respect to those seen in the B run. The same decay scenario is seen in
Fig.2-G for the helmet streamer associated with the other star.} Conclusions
{This is the very first direct evidence revealing that even if the flare origin
is magnetic reconnection due to interbinary collision, both stars independently
emit in the radio range with structures of their own. These structures are
helmet streamers, observed for the first time in stars other than the Sun.}Comment: 7 pages, 3 figures, A&A in pres
The model of dynamo with small number of modes and magnetic activity of T Tauri stars
The model that describes operation of dynamo in fully convective stars is
presented. It is based on representation of stellar magnetic field as a
superposition of finite number of poloidal and toroidal free damping modes. In
the frame of adopted low of stellar differential rotation we estimated minimal
value of dynamo number D, starting from which generation of cyclic magnetic
field in stars without radiative core is possible. We also derived expression
for period of the cycle. It was found that dynamo cycles of fully convective
stars and stars with thin convective envelopes differ in a qualitative way: 1)
distribution of spots over latitude during the cycle is different in these
stars; 2) the model predicts that spot formation in fully convective stars
should be strongly suppressed at some phases of the cycle.
We have analyzed historical lightcurve of WTTS star V410 Tau and found that
long term activity of the star is not periodic process. Rather one can speak
about quasi cyclic activity with characteristic time of yr and chaotic
component over imposed. We concluded also that redistribution of cool spots
over longitude is the reason of long term variations of V410 Tau brightness. It
means that one can not compare directly results of photometric observations
with predictions of our axially symmetric (for simplicity) model which allows
to investigate time evolution of spot's distribution over latitude. We then
discuss what kind of observations and in which way could be used to check
predictions of the dynamo theory.Comment: 18 pages, 5 figures, accepted to Astron. Let
Turning round the telescope. Centre-right parties and immigration and integration policy in Europe
This is an Author's Original Manuscript of 'Turning round the telescope. Centre-right parties and immigration and integration policy in Europe', whose final and definitive form, the Version of Record, has been published in the Journal of European Public Policy 15(3):315-330, 2008 [copyright Taylor & Francis], available online at: http://www.tandfonline.com/doi.org/10.1080/13501760701847341
Mid-IR Observations of T Tauri stars: Probing the Star-Disk Connection in Rotational Evolution
We present mid-IR N-band (\lambda_{eff} = 10.2\micron) photometry of a
carefully selected sample of T Tauri stars thought to be single from the
Taurus-Auriga molecular cloud. Infrared excesses in these stars are generally
attributed to circumstellar dust-disks. Combining observations at 2.16\micron
(K-band) and 10.2\micron (N-band) we probe a region in the
circumstellar dust-disk from a few stellar radii through the terrestrial planet
zone (0.02-1.0AU). By analyzing the distribution of the color index
with respect to previously measured photometric rotation periods we investigate
what role circumstellar disks play in the rotational evolution of the central
star. The resulting positive correlation between these two variables is
consistent with the notion that a star-disk interaction facilitates the
regulation of angular momentum during the T Tauri stage. We also demonstrate,
how including non-single stars in such an analysis will \textit{weaken} any
correlation in the relation between color and period. To further
understand disk properties we also present SEDs for a few objects with new
ground based M-band (\lambda_{eff} = 4.8\micron) and Q-band (\lambda_{eff} =
20\micron) data and compare them to a geometrically thin, optically-thick disk
model.Comment: 9 pages, 4 figure
Soil seed bank of the invasive Robinia pseudoacacia in planted Pinus nigra stands
Pinus nigra and Robinia pseudoacacia are exotic trees used for afforestation in Hungary. Pinus nigra was non-invasive, however R. pseudoacacia escaped from cultivation and invaded several vegetation types including pine plantations. It has recently been planned to cut P. nigra plantations and replace them by native tree stands, especially in nature reserves. The scattered presence of R. pseudoacacia specimens in pine stands might place constraints on planned tree replacement because of their vegetative resprouting
and recolonization from an established seed bank. The aim of this study was to investigate the soil seed bank under the canopy of solitary R. pseudoacacia specimens found in P. nigra plantations. Altogether 250 soil samples were collected from the 0â6 and 6â12 cm
soil layers under solitary Robinia trees of varying ages (with basal areas between 62.4 and 1089.3 cm2). Seeds were separated by sieving then scarified and germinated. Seed bank density ranged between 640 and 2285 seedsmâ2 with an average distribution of 82.7% and 17.3% in the upper and lower soil layer, respectively. Total density of the seed bank and also the seed bank ratio of the lower soil layer increased with tree age. The accumulated seed bank of R. pseudoacacia should be considered in the careful planning of tree replacement operations in Pinus nigra stands
Is Scotland a Westminster-style Majoritarian Democracy or a Scandinavian-style Consensus Democracy? A Comparison of Scotland, the UK and Sweden
Peer reviewedPostprin
Civic Participation and Other Interventions That Promote Children\u2019s Tolerance of Migrants
In this chapter, we begin by providing a definition of \u2018tolerance\u2019, illustrating the wide range of attributes associated with the concept in the literature. Second, we identify some key paths through which tolerance can develop at different stages of an individual\u2019s development. Through a literature review, we will track some of the factors that can increase tolerance toward migrants during early and late stages development. Finally, we will conclude by presenting an overview of methodological approaches that practitioners have at their disposal to promote tolerance toward migrants
The weak-line T Tauri star V410Tau I. A multi-wavelength study of variability
We present the results of an intensive coordinated monitoring campaign in the
optical and X-ray wavelength ranges of the low-mass, pre-main sequence star
V410Tau carried out with the aim to study the relation between various
indicators for magnetic activity that probe emission from different atmospheric
layers: optical photometric star spot (rotation) cycle, chromospheric Halpha
emission, and coronal X-rays. Two X-ray pointings were carried out with the
Chandra satellite simultaneously with the optical observations, and centered
near the maximum and minimum levels of the optical lightcurve. A relation of
their different count levels to the rotation period of the dominating spot is
not confirmed by a third Chandra observation carried out some months later,
during another minimum of the 1.87d cycle. Similarly we find no indications for
a correlation of the Halpha emission with the spots' rotational phase. The
extraordinary stability of the largest spot is confirmed by long-term
photometric and radial velocity measurements. Joining our optical photometry
with previous data we provide a new estimate for the dominant periodicity of
V410Tau. This updated value removes systematic offsets of the time of minimum
observed in data taken over the last decade. Furthermore, the combination of
the new data with published measurements taken during the last decade allows us
to examine long-term changes in the mean light level of the photometry of
V410Tau. A variation on the timescale of 5.4yr is suggested. Assuming that this
behavior is truely cyclic V410Tau is the first pre-main sequence star on which
an activity cycle is detected.Comment: 16 pages, accepted for publication in A&
Populist Mobilization: A New Theoretical Approach to Populism*
Peer Reviewedhttp://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/112280/1/j.1467-9558.2011.01388.x.pd
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