Thinkshop 16

The rotation periods of cool stars: Measurements, uses, connections and prospects

23rd - 26th September 2019

Talk

A Break From the Skumanich Boredom: Weird and Wonderful Happenings On the I Branch

Steven Saar, CfA

I outline some interesting new discoveries of what has for a long while been considered a placid, steady evolution (ala Skumnaich) from the wild youth of saturation to eventual (cyclic) dynamo death along the I branch. Much is upended, old details suddenly made relevant, and much room for new theoretical excursions is opened.