Abstract
In Sun-like stars, magnetic fields are generated in the outer convective layers. They shape the stellar environment, from the photosphere to planetary orbits. Studying the large-scale magnetic field of those stars enlightens our understanding of the field properties and gives us observational constraints for field generation dynamo models. It also sheds light on how normal the Sun is among Sun-like stars. In this contribution, I will review the field properties of Sun-like stars, focusing on solar twins and planet hosting stars. I will discuss the observed large-scale magnetic cycles, compare them to stellar activity cycles, and link that to what we know about the Sun. I will also discuss the effect of large-scale stellar fields on exoplanets, exoplanetary emissions (e.g. radio), and habitability.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 360-364 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue number | A29A |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2015 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- stars: activity
- stars: magnetic fields
- technique: polarimetry
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine (miscellaneous)
- Astronomy and Astrophysics
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
- Space and Planetary Science
