Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astrophysics
Scientific paper
1997-07-16
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astrophysics
Latex, 22 pages, uses aaspp4 and tighten styles (included), 10 tables, 11 postscript figures, in publication on Astronomy and
Scientific paper
10.1051/aas:1998184
In the first part of this paper we revisit the history of theoretical predictions for HB luminosities in old Population II stellar clusters, starting from the results of `old' evolutionary computations to introduce in various steps all the available `new' physics. We discuss the influence of physical ingredients on selected evolutionary parameters, finally presenting models which incorporate all the most recent updating of the relevant physics. The evolutionary behavior of such models is extensively investigated for selected choices about the cluster metallicity, discussing theoretical predictions concerning both cluster isochrones and the calibration of the parameter R in terms of the original amount of He in stellar matter. One finds that the `new' physics has a relevant influence on both these parameters, moving in particular cluster ages to a much better agreement with current cosmological evaluations. This scenario is implemented by a further set of stellar models where element diffusion is taken into account. The comparison between theoretical scenarios with or without diffusion is presented and discussed. A discussion of current observational constraints to the light of the updated theory closes the paper.
Cassisi Santi
Castellani Vittorio
Degl'Innocenti Scilla
Weiss Alexander
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