Element Diffusion and Accretion in Metal Poor Stars

Details Element Diffusion and Accretion in Metal Poor Stars Element Diffusion and Accretion in Metal Poor Stars

2011-08-25

arxiv.org/abs/1108.4985v1

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astrophysics

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics

To appear in the Carnegie Observatories Astrophysics Series, volume 5

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The abundances of the chemical elements observed at the surface of metal-poor stars are not always representative of their initial values. During stellar evolution, various physical processes modify their internal composition. In this short paper, in honor of George W. Preston, I remind the importance of atomic diffusion, and the possible effects of accretion processes which may lead to double-diffusive (thermohaline) instabilities. I discuss the consequences of these processes and compare them to current observations.

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