Mapping Stellar Magnetic Fields
arXiv:1912.07241
Abstract
This review discusses the problem of reconstruction of surface magnetic field topologies of early-type stars with a focus on mapping methods utilising information content of high-resolution spectropolarimetric observations. Basic principles of the Zeeman Doppler imaging tomographic mapping technique are outlined and its recent applications to magnetic early-type stars are summarised. The current observational and modelling challenges faced by the studies of surface magnetic fields in these stars are also discussed.
12 pages, 2 figures; conference proceedings "Stellar Magnetic Fields - A workshop in honour of the career and contributions of John Landstreet", London, Canada, 2019