Angular Momentum Evolution of Young Stars: Toward a Synthesis of Observations, Theory, and Modeling

Abstract

The aim of this AAS Topical Session was to update the community on the current state of knowledge about the angular momentum evolution of young stars. For newcomers to the subject, the session was intended to provide an introduction and general overview and to highlight emerging issues. For experienced workers in this field, the session provided an opportunity for synthesizing recent developments in observations, theory, and modeling of rotation of young stars and for identifying promising new research directions.Comment: 10 pages, conference summary, to appear in April PAS