Shear instability of differential rotation in stars |
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| Authors: | M Watson |
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| Institution: | 1. School of Mathematics, University of Newcastle upon Tyne , Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7RU, U.K.;2. Structures Department , Royal Aircraft Establishment , Farnborough, Hampshire, England |
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| Abstract: | Abstract The two-dimensional (horizontal) shear instability of a differentially rotating star is examined. A solar-type rotation law is investigated. and it is found that for equatorial accelerations there is instability when there is a difference of 29% between the angular velocity of the equator and the poles. |
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