Asteroseismic modelling of fast rotators and its opportunities for astrophysics

Vol. 692
Review Article

Asteroseismic modelling of fast rotators and its opportunities for astrophysics

The first A&A Review, "Asteroseismic modelling of fast rotators and its opportunities for astrophysics," by Aerts and Tkachenko summarizes recent advancements in asteroseismology, focusing on fast-rotating stars. The review highlights the importance of asteroseismology in probing the internal structure of stars, discussing their rotation, magnetic fields, and transport mechanisms. The review explains how asteroseismic data from space missions such as Kepler, TESS, and the soon-to-come PLATO offer an unparalleled potential for studying a variety of astrophysical phenomena, from exoplanetary systems to the chemical history of galaxies. Finally, the authors argue we need more theoretical advancements and observational calibrations to improve stellar evolution models, especially for intermediate- and high-mass stars. This study emphasizes how asteroseismology helps us understand the inner workings of stars and their broader astrophysical implications.