Journal article
Does Disk Locking Solve the Stellar Angular Momentum Problem?
Abstract
We critically examine the theory of disk locking, which assumes that the angular momentum deposited on an accreting protostar is exactly removed by torques carried along magnetic field lines connecting the star to the disk. In this Letter, we consider that the differential rotation between the star and disk naturally leads to an opening (i.e., disconnecting) of the magnetic field between the two. We find that this significantly reduces the …
Authors
Matt S; Pudritz RE
Journal
The Astrophysical Journal, Vol. 607, No. 1, pp. l43–l46
Publisher
American Astronomical Society
Publication Date
May 20, 2004
DOI
10.1086/421351
ISSN
0004-637X