Evolution of Stellar Activity and Habitable Zone II: Ca H&K Emissions of Late-type Dwarfs

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Authors: Henggeng Han, Song Wang, Xue Li, Chuanjie Zheng, Jiahui Wang, Jifeng Liu
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Abstract

Stellar chromospheric activity serves as a valuable proxy for estimating stellar ages, though its applicable range and accurate functional form are still debated. In this study, utilizing the LAMOST spectra we compiled a catalog of open cluster members and field stars to investigate $R_{\rm{HK}}^{'}$--age relations across various spectral types. We find that a linear model, specifically a Skumanich-type relation, can best describe the overall decline of chromospheric activity with age, with the slope varying across different spectral types. However, we also identify variations in the decay rate along the main sequence, which call for more accurate follow-up investigation. Finally, we find that lower-metallicity stars exhibit enhanced activity for F-, G-, and K-type stars, whereas no clear metallicity dependence is observed for M dwarfs.

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Stellar planetary and galactic studies Astronomy and Astrophysical Research Solar and Space Plasma Dynamics

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Journal / source
arXiv (Cornell University)
Publication date
25 January 2026
Document type
Preprint