High-resolution CCD spectra of stars in globular clusters. IV - Carbon isotope ratios in red giants

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Carbon Isotopes, Charge Coupled Devices, Globular Clusters, Red Giant Stars, Stellar Spectra, High Resolution, Stellar Evolution, Stellar Mass, Stellar Models

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Carbon isotope ratios for stars in four globular clusters are derived by means of spectrum synthesis analysis of CN features in high-resolution spectra around 8000 A. In the strong-CN stars in the clusters M4, M22, Omega Cen, and 47 Tuc, the isotope ratios are generally quite low, approaching the equilibrium value in the CN cycle, namely 3-8; this includes a barium star and an S star in Omega Cen and a CH star in M22. (C-13)N is not detected in weak-CN stars, but the limits on the (C-12)/(C-13) ratios in these stars are not significant. Ratios as low as 3-8 are not predicted by standard evolution models of low-mass metal-poor stars.

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