The lithium abundance in stars

Details The lithium abundance in stars The lithium abundance in stars

Jul 1991

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1991ssrv...57....1m&link_type=abstract

Space Science Reviews (ISSN 0038-6308), vol. 57, July 1991, p. 1-58. Research supported by NSERC and Ministere de l'Education du

Physics

107

Abundance, Giant Stars, Lithium, Main Sequence Stars, Pre-Main Sequence Stars, Subgiant Stars, Big Bang Cosmology, Stellar Temperature

Scientific paper

The lithium abundance determinations in premain-sequence (Population I and II), subgiant, and giant stars are reviewed in order to show how Li can be used as a constraint on stellar hydrodynamics and in particular on particle transport processes in stars. Observations revealed the tight Li abundance dependence on Teff in the Hyades, the time dependence of the Li abundance below Teff = 6000 K, the presence of an Li gap at Teff = 6700 K in young clusters, and the large Li abundance in some peculiar giants. Models including progressively more physical properties are compared to the observed abundances. Li establishes the limits of validity of the standard stellar evolution models. Evolutionary models taking into account diffusion and meridional circulation can clarify most observations. The Li gap is considered to be due to gravitational settling with some probable contribution from meridional circulation.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

The lithium abundance in stars does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with The lithium abundance in stars, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and The lithium abundance in stars will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-864369